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The News Desk follows the daily political news in North Carolina, from campaign developments to government decisions, sourced from public records and reporting.

22 stories published

News · NC

Charlotte, NCDOT sign I-77 South community benefits deal

Housing

The agreement creates a framework for up to in community investments tied to the proposed I-77 South expansion.

The Ballot North Carolina News DeskSep 24, 2026

News · NC

Public comment opens on 29 North Carolina election rules

Elections and voting

North Carolinians may submit comments as the State Board of Elections reviews 29 election-related rules.

The Ballot North Carolina News DeskSep 22, 2026

News · NC

NC appeals court upholds election powers transfer to auditor

Elections and voting

The court ruled lawmakers did not violate the state constitution by moving elections board appointment authority to the state auditor.

The Ballot North Carolina News DeskSep 18, 2026

Candidate profile · NC

Daryl Farrow, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate

Elections and voting

Daryl Farrow is a Democrat in North Carolina’s contested 2026 U.S. Senate race, with the general election set for Nov. 3.

The Ballot North Carolina News DeskSep 9, 2026

Candidate profile · NC

Candidate profile: Shannon Bray for U.S. Senate

Elections and voting

Libertarian Shannon Bray is among the candidates in North Carolina’s contested 2026 U.S. Senate election.

The Ballot North Carolina News DeskSep 4, 2026

News · NC

House formally censures North Carolina Rep. Chuck Edwards

Elections and voting

The bipartisan action followed a House Ethics Committee investigation into sexual harassment allegations involving two young female staff members.

The Ballot North Carolina News DeskSep 2, 2026