While suspending the gas tax faces little opposition, Democrats question Republican legislative leaders' timing so close to Election Day.

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A look at 3 contested 2026 races for the NC House and Senate in Mecklenburg and Cabarrus counties that could be competitive in November.

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Despite rejection by her party over past social media comments, Shelly Headen is continuing her challenge to Rep. Blust for Guilford district.

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North nearly pulled off an upset in a Forsyth district no one thought was competitive in 2024. She might have a better chance in 2026.

North and Zenger rematch for NC House seat could be another nailbiter is a story from Carolina Public Press, an award-winning independent newsroom. Our breakthrough journalism shines a light on the critical overlooked and under-reported issues facing North Carolina’s more than 11 million residents. Please consider making a contribution to support our journalism.

Groups are suing to prevent the NC State Board of Elections from spoiling ballots over rules they see as unrelated to voter eligibility.

Election lawsuit season kicks off. Change in NC absentee ballot rules challenged in federal court. is a story from Carolina Public Press, an award-winning independent newsroom. Our breakthrough journalism shines a light on the critical overlooked and under-reported issues facing North Carolina’s more than 11 million residents. Please consider making a contribution to support our journalism.

Town officials have voted to move toward dissolving Ronda, based on advice from NC Local Government Commission. But some still hold out hope.

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Growing pains, schools and property taxes are hot issues in each of the three close NC legislative contests in Wake County in 2026.

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From proposed constitutional amendments about taxes and voter ID to a range of local referendums, 2026 NC voters will face ballot questions.

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Federal legal case stemmed from problematic Moore DSS placements of children while their mother was sick. County denies any wrongdoing.

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Answers to frequently asked questions about mail-in voting in North Carolina, which gets underway Sept. 4, the earliest in the nation.

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Littleton working to fix financial woes, but with audits in arrears, NC Local Government Commission to withhold town's sales tax distribution.

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Thanks to a sufficient number of objections, several proposed NC elections rules need further review and likely won't affect 2026 voting.

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Candidates trying to unseat sheriffs criticize tendency to reelect incumbents and appoint handpicked successors in many NC counties.

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State Board of Elections mostly backs fewer Sundays, more Saturdays in early voting plans. Increasing evidence of auditor staff interference.

NC Elections Board decides early voting plans for 20 counties, mostly siding with GOP is a story from Carolina Public Press, an award-winning independent newsroom. Our breakthrough journalism shines a light on the critical overlooked and under-reported issues facing North Carolina’s more than 11 million residents. Please consider making a contribution to support our journalism.

Anita Earls and Sarah Stevens compete for voters' attention and make case for why people should back them in race for NC Supreme Court seat.

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NC House GOP can likely override veto of courts bill in November, but might not have enough votes to override elections bill veto from Stein.

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Strong fundraising by Democratic candidate Jamie Ager hints that race with Balkcom could be heated despite district's usual GOP slant.

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With troubled incumbent US Rep. Chuck Edwards stepping aside, GOP needs to find new nominee fast. One obvious choice says he's not interested.

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One of the NC election bills is fairly bipartisan. The other has only GOP support. Gov. Stein said he will veto that bill.

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For a so-called short session, a lot happened at the NC General Assembly in 2026, but a few issues also remain unresolved.

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