Fatmi Wins 18th State Senate Seat
Democrat Haseeb Fatmi secured a full term in North Carolina's 18th State Senate district in the November 3, 2026 election.
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North Carolina Election News
In North Carolina, election news means candidate announcements, polling data, voting rights legislation and campaign finance disclosures. Reporting tracks these campaigns and the mechanics of the democratic process across the state.
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November 7, 2026
Edds Wins District 76 Seat in North CarolinaRepublican Greg Edds defeated Democrat Scott Huffman in the District 76 North Carolina House race, a seat formerly held by Republican Harry Warren.
November 7, 2026
Campbell Wins Re-Election in District 83Republican Grant Campbell keeps North Carolina House District 83 seat over Democratic challenger Johnnie Jones while his party loses control of the state house.
November 6, 2026
Documentary Probes Campus Early Voting FightsA new film follows North Carolina college students who pushed for campus early voting sites ahead of the 2026 election.
November 6, 2026
Ojeda Defeats Hudson in North Carolina's NinthDemocrat Richard Ojeda unseats seven-term Republican Congressman Richard Hudson in North Carolina's Ninth District race.
November 6, 2026
Pro-Israel Groups Fund North Carolina Senate CampaignsPolitical committees linked to AIPAC and J Street have directed contributions to candidates in the state's Senate race.
November 5, 2026
LaKesha Womack Wins North Carolina House SeatThe Democrat defeated Republican incumbent Tim Moore while facing a pending felony charge tied to a 2019 rental car case.
November 5, 2026
Haw River Assembly Weighs Midterm Election ImpactExecutive Director Emily Sutton discussed how the results of the midterm elections could shape river protection work in North Carolina.
November 5, 2026
Democrats Win Key North Carolina RacesDemocratic candidates took several North Carolina and national races in the 2026 midterm elections, while Watauga County contests and a U.S. House race remained close.
November 5, 2026
Cooper Files Paperwork for 2032 Reelection BidFormer North Carolina governor Roy Cooper submitted Federal Elections Commission paperwork on Thursday that keeps his campaign account active.
November 5, 2026
County Boards Finish Canvass Before CertificationNorth Carolina election results remain unofficial until county and state boards complete the canvass and certify results.
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This section follows candidate platforms, polling trends, legislative changes to voting, and the final vote tallies. It reaches from the capital to the rural counties. Voter turnout patterns and registration shifts vary significantly across the different population centers of the state. The primary calendar and the influence of district mapping shape how campaigns develop from start to finish.