Registered voters in the state this cycle will choose a US senator, all 14 US House representatives, one state Supreme Court judge and three appellate justices.
As of the close of filing, the 2026 roster includes familiar incumbents and competitive open seats, setting the stage for a busy election year.
Stein touted future economic growth after record announcements of over 33,000 new positions and nearly $23 billion in overall project investments, in 2025.
Democrats had a strong night and Republicans a rough one in NC’s 2025 municipal elections, held in over 550 cities, towns, and villages statewide.
Alleged Wilmington cash-for-votes scheme referred to NCSBE after voter reports texts offering $100 per vote for 3 Democratic City Council candidates.
NC State Auditor Dave Boliek’s office released an audit Friday that found that the USS North Carolina Battleship Commission’s management didn’t have proper procedures in place, resulting in inaccurate fund reporting.
On Friday, Governor Josh Stein’s office announced a new round of appointments to boards and commissions across North Carolina.
NCSBE says Surry County elections chair James Yokeley resigned amid accusations of drugging food, child abuse, and other crimes.
Duke Energy sends report to utilities commission containing research that supports offshore wind is not cost effective.
Firefighters injured in Wilmington gas explosion after car hit building’s gas line. Suspected impaired hit-and-run driver in custody.
NC sports betting brought in just over $4M in taxes in July 2025, the lowest monthly revenue since betting began in March 2024.
