What's on the ballot in North Carolina?

North Carolina's next election is November 3, 2026 (North Carolina 2026 general election). 184 races across 4 offices are on the ballot in North Carolina.

Recent North Carolina coverage

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

News · NC

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

News · NC

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

News · NC

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

News · NC

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

News · NC

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

Ex-bodyguard charged over damage to former senator’s home

Foreign policy

The charge concerns damage to a former senator’s Arizona home and is separate from a North Carolina lawsuit involving the senator.

The Ballot North Carolina Policy DeskSep 24, 2026

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

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

News · NC

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