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New voters continue to register as unaffiliated
Democratic registrations were surpassed by unaffiliated registrations in March 2022; Republicans were surpassed in September 2017.
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Election field for 2026 is set in North Carolina
As of the close of filing, the 2026 roster includes familiar incumbents and competitive open seats, setting the stage for a busy election year.
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Candidate filing for 2026 primary gets underway
Candidate filing for most of the North Carolina 2026 elections opened at noon on Monday, December 1, with key candidates for Congress, NC Supreme Court, and the state legislature officially throwing their hats in the ring.
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Republican Michael Whatley enters US Senate race in North Carolina
Standing before a crowd in Gastonia, Whatley launched his campaign with the promise to “put America First and deliver conservative victories for North Carolina families.” The announcement marks the entry of a high-profile Republican into what is expected to be one of the nation’s most closely watched Senate races in 2026.
