Elections and voting in North Carolina: where the candidates stand

Elections and voting in North Carolina: 0 recorded candidate positions and 24 articles, alongside 184 races on the North Carolina ballot.

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News · NC

Trump says he is worried about Whatley in North Carolina

Elections and voting

Trump praised Republican Senate nominee Michael Whatley but voiced concern as a Senate Republican super PAC canceled state reservations.

The Ballot North Carolina Policy DeskOct 4, 2026

News · NC

Voter registration warnings reach North Carolina mailboxes

Elections and voting

The notices followed an agreement between North Carolina and the Justice Department under Trump.

The Ballot North Carolina DeskOct 3, 2026

Race preview · NC

Who is running for North Carolina’s 14th District

Elections and voting

Brent Caldwell, Tim Moore, Ahmid Kargbo, Lakesha Womack and Kate Barr are running in the contested 2026 race for NC-14.

The Ballot North Carolina Policy DeskOct 2, 2026

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CMS controversy fuels call for North Carolina records law

Elections and voting

An opinion tied to the CMS superintendent controversy argues that a proposed state records law would strengthen public oversight.

The Ballot North Carolina Policy DeskSep 29, 2026

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Appeals court keeps elections appointments with auditor

Elections and voting

A divided state appeals panel upheld a 2024 law moving elections-board appointment authority from the governor to the state auditor.

The Ballot North Carolina DeskSep 27, 2026

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Federal lawsuit targets NC absentee-ballot policies

Elections and voting

Voting-rights groups and voters want a federal court to block two absentee-ballot policies before North Carolina’s November 2026 election.

The Ballot North Carolina Policy DeskSep 26, 2026

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Voting advocates sue N.C. board over mail ballot rules

Elections and voting

The legal challenge concerns changes to how North Carolina election officials process ballots submitted by mail.

The Ballot North Carolina DeskSep 26, 2026

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What to know about North Carolina’s 2026 elections

Elections and voting

Election Day is Nov. 3, with North Carolina entering the cycle under divided party control across major state and federal offices.

The Ballot North Carolina Policy DeskSep 26, 2026

News · NC

Charlotte council vote focuses on I-77 South toll lanes

Elections and voting

Charlotte City Council is taking up the future of an I-77 South toll lane project through a formal council vote.

The Ballot North Carolina DeskSep 23, 2026

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Charlotte council backs I-77 South toll lane expansion

Elections and voting

The City Council supported the I-77 South toll lane project, while community opinion remains divided.

The Ballot North Carolina Policy DeskSep 22, 2026

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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

Candidate profile · NC

Candidate profile: Owen Nicholas Carlson

Elections and voting

Owen Nicholas Carlson is running as an OE candidate in North Carolina’s contested 2026 U.S. Senate race.

The Ballot North Carolina Policy DeskSep 22, 2026

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NC appeals court rules against Stein in elections board case

Elections and voting

A divided panel upheld a law moving election board appointment power from the governor to the state auditor.

The Ballot North Carolina DeskSep 18, 2026

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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

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NC appeals court rejects Stein election board challenge

Elections and voting

The decision reinforces State Auditor Dave Boliek’s control over appointments to North Carolina’s election boards.

The Ballot North Carolina DeskSep 18, 2026

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Roy Cooper enters race for North Carolina’s open Senate seat

Elections and voting

The former North Carolina governor is seeking the Senate seat that Thom Tillis will leave after his current term.

The Ballot North Carolina DeskSep 16, 2026

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Federal judge blocks Trump mail-ballot plan amid NC rally

Elections and voting

The ruling creates another legal barrier to Trump’s proposed mail-in ballot measures as North Carolina voting-access advocates rally.

The Ballot North Carolina Policy DeskSep 15, 2026

Candidate profile · NC

Candidate profile: Constance “Connie” Johnson

Elections and voting

Johnson is listed as an Other candidate in North Carolina’s contested 2026 U.S. Senate race, with no biography or policy positions on file.

The Ballot North Carolina Policy DeskSep 12, 2026

Candidate profile · NC

Candidate profile: Tom Bailey in North Carolina’s 1st District

Elections and voting

Libertarian Tom Bailey is running for the U.S. House in North Carolina’s 1st Congressional District in 2026.

The Ballot North Carolina Policy DeskSep 11, 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

Wiley Nickel candidate profile: North Carolina U.S. Senate

Elections and voting

Democrat Wiley Nickel is among 27 candidates in North Carolina’s contested 2026 U.S. Senate race.

The Ballot North Carolina DeskSep 7, 2026

Candidate profile · NC

Candidate profile: Orrick Romaine Quick

Elections and voting

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

The Ballot North Carolina DeskSep 5, 2026

Candidate profile · NC

Margot Dupre enters 2026 North Carolina U.S. Senate race

Elections and voting

Republican Margot Dupre is among 27 candidates in North Carolina’s contested 2026 U.S. Senate election.

The Ballot North Carolina Policy DeskSep 5, 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