Democrats hold a 52% to 45% edge on congressional control in the CNBC survey, a 3-point gain since July, with midterms on Nov. 3

While Jennifer Balkcom and Jamie Ager both come from Western NC farming families, the issues on which they are running are quite different.

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Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said supply contracts are nearing completion and more shipments will follow

Minister Anika Wells has held talks with counterparts in at least six countries and plans more in coming weeks

A letter to 25 companies cites slow removal of Russian content, AI chatbot errors and cuts to election integrity teams

About $50 million of the total is earmarked for House races, including $16 million to House Majority PAC

Silicon Valley’s appetite for rapid development — and more electricity — is running up against the plodding pace of government rule-making

A potentially strong challenge to a state senator and an open contest for a state House seat make New Hanover worth watching in 2026.

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Frequently asked questions about early voting for the 2026 midterm general elections in North Carolina in 2026.

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A look at 3 potentially competitive 2026 legislative races, as Democratic challengers seek to reduce Republicans' advantage in NC House.

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NC uses dubious federal SAVE system to select registered voters for inquiry about citizenship. NC not taking them off rolls before election.

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Robeson County town of Rowland faces NC Local Government Commission takeover of finances as future hopes haven't been paying the bills.

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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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