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Democrats add NRCC Chair Hudson’s seat to 2026 ‘Districts in Play’

NC-9 is rated a solid R district by the Cook Political Report, which was last updated Nov. 17, 2025, as an R+8 district.

Stein, lawmakers propose joint plan for arguments at top NC court

Gov. Josh Stein and top legislative leaders hope to split upcoming North Carolina Supreme Court arguments into two parts. One would focus on changes to Stein’s power to fill judicial vacancies. The other would cover appointment shifts to state boards and commissions.

NC-11 GOP moves quickly to replace Edwards ahead of November election

Western North Carolina Republicans will meet Monday to replace Chuck Edwards on the ballot, with no second primary and a short timeline before November.

Western NC’s next representative must be ready Day One

Monday’s decision will determine more than who represents the Republican Party. It may also reshape where western North Carolina’s political influence resides at the moment the region needs it most.