News
Jennifer Balkcom to replace Edwards on NC-11 ballot
Rep. Jennifer Balkcom was selected by NC-11 Republicans to replace Chuck Edwards on the November ballot and will face Democrat Jamie Ager.
News
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.
News
‘Crystal Ball’ moves 2 NC congressional races to toss-up
NC's 1st and 11th Congressional Districts moved from "Leans Republican" to "Toss-up" as analysts moved the number of competitive House races nationwide from 15 to 20.
News
NC-11 ratings shift towards Democrats amid Edwards ethics probe
NC-11's rating shifts in favor of Democrats, as Edwards, caught up in an ethics investigation, faces a strong Democratic challenger in the fall.
News
Buckhout secures NRCC backing as GOP eyes NC-1
Buckhout’s selection to NRCC program highlights NC-1’s growing competitiveness following redistricting and closely matched fundraising.
News
Vance rallies supporters in Rocky Mount, touts Trump economy
VP JD Vance visited Rocky Mount to promote the Trump administration’s economic agenda and rally Republican support in North Carolina’s 1st District.
News
Trump to visit Rocky Mount Friday as NC’s 1st District draws attention
The White House announced Monday that President Donald Trump will visit Rocky Mount on Friday. The subject of the president’s visit has not been disclosed.
News
White House partners with NRCC in NC-1 candidate recruitment
US Rep. Richard Hudson, R-NC9, is partnering with the Trump administration to ensure that the most competitive district in his home state gets the best Republican candidate.
News
Lawmakers approve new NC congressional districts
Republican lawmakers approved new congressional districts in North Carolina, likely securing an extra GOP seat for 2026.
News
Lenoir County commissioner enters NC-1 GOP primary
A third Republican candidate has announced plans to challenge Democrat Don Davis for his seat in North Carolina’s First Congressional District.
News
Republican Rocky Mount Mayor Roberson announces second run for NC-01
Sandy Roberson, the two-term Republican Mayor of Rocky Mount, announced Wednesday that he is running again for Congress in NC-01.
Opinion
Special elections teach three lessons
Dan Bishop and the Republicans used the energy issue effectively against Dan McCready, a precedent that other conservative candidates should take to heart.
