North Carolina Politics

8 takeaways from the Texas, North Carolina, Arkansas primaries Roll Call21:31Arkansas North Carolina Texas

Primaries in key states begin to shape the midterm matchups PBS Online23:48Arkansas North Carolina Texas

Rival US Senate campaigns waste no time after NC primary victories Carolina Public Press19:49Roy Cooper Republicans US Senate

Roy Cooper, Michael Whatley clinch US Senate primaries in North Carolina Cardinal & Pine15:32Roy Cooper Republicans US Senate

The “Zohran mamdani of North Carolina” took on an incumbent Democrat in this primary race. Now it’s likely headed for a … Mother Jones20:30North Carolina US US/Israel

Rep. Valerie Foushee defeats a primary challenge from the left with help of an AI money boost NOTUS00:13North Carolina US US/Israel

Phil Berger trails Sheriff Sam Page by 2 votes in N.C. Senate primary ABC11 / WTVD-TV16:13North Carolina Senate North Carolina US Senate

Guilford-Rockingham Alliance stated on January 20, 2026 in an attack ad : NC state Sen. Phil Berger, R-Rockingham,… PolitiFact16:33North Carolina Senate North Carolina US Senate

Democrat Roy Cooper needs to defy North Carolina history to keep winning streak alive in Senate … MailOnline11:51Roy Cooper North Carolina Senate North Carolina

Roy Cooper, Michael Whatley set to compete for a high-stakes North Carolina U.S. Senate seat WBHM03:28Roy Cooper North Carolina Senate North Carolina

North Carolina 2026 live primary election results ABC News10:29North Carolina Senate North Carolina US

Live updates: North Carolina 2026 Primary Election Day is underway ABC11 / WTVD-TV12:03North Carolina Senate North Carolina US

Buckhout wins GOP primary, setting up rematch with Rep. Don Davis ABC11 / WTVD-TV13:20Don Davis North Carolina Republicans

In North Carolina, it’s Whatley vs. Cooper for Senate Roll Call06:30Don Davis North Carolina Republicans

Jamie Ager projected to win Democratic primary in North Carolina House district CBS News02:20North Carolina US Politics US

DNC congratulates Democratic nominee Jamie Ager on his victory in NC-11 Democratic primary Democrats.org04:14North Carolina US Politics US

Whatley thanks Trump for ‘unwavering support’ after winning North Carolina GOP Senate primary WBTV13:55North Carolina Senate North Carolina Republicans

GOP Senate primary challengers to Whatley hope to upset frontrunner ABC11 / WTVD-TV04:46North Carolina Senate North Carolina Republicans

AP: Former Gov. Roy Cooper wins 2026 Democratic primary for US Senate seat in North Carolina WBTV02:13North Carolina Senate North Carolina US Senate

AP: Michael Whatley wins 2026 Republican primary for US Senate seat for North Carolina WBTV02:13North Carolina Senate North Carolina US Senate

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North Carolina Ballot Photography Ban Challenge Democracy Docket18:04

In the last 2 hours

U.S. District Court Upholds North Carolina’s Ban on Photographing a Voter’s Voted Ballot Ballot Access News (Weblog)17:37

In the last 4 hours

NC Republicans’ election takeover raises national alarm bells | Opinion The Charlotte Observer16:46

Livable Raleigh calls for $200M affordable housing bond, doubling city’s figure News & Observer, North Carolina16:43

North Carolina Governor Stein Remarks on Critical Needs Budget C-Span (Video)15:23

Orange County state senator stepping down. What’s next for Graig Meyer and his seat. News & Observer, North Carolina15:14

In the last 8 hours

The N&O is adding a new reporter to its team covering North Carolina politics News & Observer, North Carolina12:08

North Carolina’s ERs are already strained. Trump’s Medicaid cuts could make it worse. Cardinal & Pine11:59

Earlier today

GOP senator calls for Trump to remove adviser Stephen Miller Fox News10:21

Falling NC carbon emissions will rise again as Duke Energy recommits to fossil fuels News & Observer, North Carolina09:50

Young NC senator is a big fundraiser. How a lobbyist and his wife tie into that success. News & Observer, North Carolina09:09

See in one chart how money connects lobbyist, lawmaker and NC taxpayers’ spending News & Observer, North Carolina09:09

Yesterday

Democrat Roy Cooper needs to defy North Carolina history to keep winning streak alive in Senate … MailOnline11:51 8-Mar-26

Anti-Iran war rally draws 100+ to downtown Raleigh for a second weekend News & Observer, North Carolina10:57 8-Mar-26

In the last 7 days

Dozens march in downtown Raleigh to oppose US war in Iran for the second weekend News & Observer, North Carolina23:20 7-Mar-26

NC Republicans cried wolf on ‘election integrity.’ It’s come back to bite them. | Opinion The Charlotte Observer10:28 7-Mar-26

Republican member of state board of elections resigns, auditor says WBTV03:45 7-Mar-26

Page stretches lead over Berger to 23 in NC Senate primary thanks to provisional ballots News-Record, North Carolina23:27 6-Mar-26

Sam Page expands lead over Phil Berger in tight race for NC Senate News & Observer, North Carolina23:09 6-Mar-26

NC furniture maker is going out of business, lays off 200 near Greensboro News & Observer, North Carolina23:09 6-Mar-26

The week in photos captures NC through the lens of News & Observer photojournalists News & Observer, North Carolina20:29 6-Mar-26

NC furniture company is going out of business, lays off 200 near Greensboro News & Observer, North Carolina20:26 6-Mar-26

Marine veteran vows to stay in North Carolina's US Senate race after violent Capitol arrest Fox News19:37 6-Mar-26

Rep. Mark Harris to Newsmax: 'Swift Confirmation' Likely for Mullin NewsMax18:14 6-Mar-26

Raleigh, NC, Firefighter on Leave after Fray in U.S. Senate Hearing Firehouse17:28 6-Mar-26

Opinion: North Carolina has a lot to lose in Trump’s already unpopular war in Iran Cardinal & Pine12:02 6-Mar-26

NC elections official resigns after donation violations ABC11 / WTVD-TV11:44 6-Mar-26

Cary mayor delivers State of Town address as community trust wavers ABC11 / WTVD-TV04:26 6-Mar-26

US senator for North Carolina calls Kristi Noem’s leadership ‘a disaster’ days before Trump fires her WBTV01:35 6-Mar-26

Lawmakers react to ongoing military operation in Iran ABC11 / WTVD-TV23:51 5-Mar-26

Trump fires DHS’ Noem following tense hearings with NC’s Tillis, Ross over Helene The Charlotte Observer22:39 5-Mar-26

Key dates in the timeline for finalizing NC election results News & Observer, North Carolina22:23 5-Mar-26

‘Good riddance’: Trump fires Kristi Noem from DHS, names ‘MAGA warrior’ as replacement The Real News Network21:35 5-Mar-26

NC primary had more Democrats voting. How does it compare to past years? The Charlotte Observer21:18 5-Mar-26

Raleigh firefighter and Marine veteran disrupts US Senate committee meeting in Washington News & Observer, North Carolina20:42 5-Mar-26

Republican NC elections board member resigns over prohibited campaign donations News & Observer, North Carolina20:32 5-Mar-26

How long will you wait at the NC DMV? The agency now tells you on its website News & Observer, North Carolina20:11 5-Mar-26

Rival US Senate campaigns waste no time after NC primary victories Carolina Public Press19:49 5-Mar-26

An NC candidate for U.S. Senate faces charges that he injured Capitol police The Charlotte Observer18:56 5-Mar-26

Democrat voter in Islamic-like face cover wins unopposed GOP primary for North Carolina Senate: 'I'm converted as a… The Blaze17:25 5-Mar-26

Republican NC elections board member resigns days after primary election News & Observer, North Carolina17:18 5-Mar-26

Tillis doubles down on vow to block Trump nominees after testy hearing with Noem Courthouse News17:17 5-Mar-26

Veteran from North Carolina arrested after scuffle with police, senator at US Capitol WECT17:12 5-Mar-26

State Appeals Court rules on challenge to NC Confederate soldier monument News & Observer, North Carolina13:24 5-Mar-26

Protestor from North Carolina arrested after scuffle with police, senator at US Capitol WBTV13:22 5-Mar-26

NC Marine vet charged after protesting war in Iran at Senate hearing ABC11 / WTVD-TV12:59 5-Mar-26

Tillis reflects on retirement, criticism in final Senate year ABC11 / WTVD-TV12:39 5-Mar-26

Country music star Maren Morris donates to NC Recidivism Reduction Campus News & Observer, North Carolina12:06 5-Mar-26

Support groups help military families navigate uncertain times ABC11 / WTVD-TV11:48 5-Mar-26

Law enforcement agencies in Charlotte region show support for Michael Whately for US Senate WBTV04:33 5-Mar-26

Why Are We In Iran? And How Do We Get Out?; Also: Midterm Primary Results in TX, NC, AR:… The Brad Blog (Weblog)03:22 5-Mar-26

Michael Whatley to Newsmax: GOP United to Win in N.C.'s US Senate Race NewsMax02:59 5-Mar-26

Rep. Valerie Foushee Defeats a Primary Challenge From the Left With Help of an AI Money Boost NOTUS00:13 5-Mar-26

Nida Allam concedes NC Democratic congressional primary to Valerie Foushee News & Observer, North Carolina23:55 4-Mar-26

Primaries in key states begin to shape the midterm matchups PBS Online23:48 4-Mar-26

‘Political games.’ Three NC Democrats who crossed the governor defeated in primary The Charlotte Observer23:21 4-Mar-26

Whatley pledges federal ‘Iryna’s Law’ in first event after NC GOP primary win News & Observer, North Carolina22:34 4-Mar-26

FEMA Approves Millions in Aid for North Carolina After Tillis’ Rant Against Noem NOTUS22:31 4-Mar-26

NC’s Deborah Ross echoes Tillis calling for Noem’s resignation over Helene relief News & Observer, North Carolina22:24 4-Mar-26

NC Congresswoman Deborah Ross to Kristi Noem 'You should resign or be impeached' News & Observer, North Carolina22:24 4-Mar-26

8 takeaways from the Texas, North Carolina, Arkansas primaries Roll Call21:31 4-Mar-26

Roy Cooper presents his plan for lowering costs for North Carolinians News & Observer, North Carolina20:42 4-Mar-26

1 in 10 NC teachers are leaving the profession. What it means for schools. News & Observer, North Carolina20:38 4-Mar-26

The “Zohran Mamdani of North Carolina” Took on an Incumbent Democrat in This Primary Race. Now It’s Likely Headed for a … Mother Jones20:30 4-Mar-26

Cooper lays out plan to lower grocery costs, help farmers from Washington News & Observer, North Carolina20:22 4-Mar-26

5 things to know about Veleria Levy, candidate who ousted incumbent Rep. Majeed News & Observer, North Carolina19:48 4-Mar-26

Roy Cooper explains how he will lower costs for North Carolinians News & Observer, North Carolina19:41 4-Mar-26

“GOP powerbroker in North Carolina, who led redistricting, trails in primary by two votes” Election Law (Weblog)19:33 4-Mar-26

The election isn’t over in NC. And 3 types of ballots have yet to be counted News & Observer, North Carolina18:50 4-Mar-26

Foushee leads Allam by razor thin margin ABC11 / WTVD-TV18:05 4-Mar-26

5 things Democrats can learn from the Texas and North Carolina primaries Daily Kos16:39 4-Mar-26

Phil Berger trails Sheriff Sam Page by 2 votes in N.C. Senate primary ABC11 / WTVD-TV16:13 4-Mar-26

Primary results of 2026 midterms are in for Texas and North Carolina KYMA16:09 4-Mar-26

Roy Cooper, Michael Whatley clinch US Senate primaries in North Carolina Cardinal & Pine15:32 4-Mar-26

Ex-RNC chairman Whatley to face former Democrat Gov. Cooper in North Carolina Senate race The Washington Times15:01 4-Mar-26

Whatley links Cooper to transit killing, accuses Dem of freeing ‘rapists and murderers’ Fox News14:49 4-Mar-26

DNC Congratulates Democratic Nominee Raymond Smith on His Victory in NC-03 Democratic Primary Democrats.org14:22 4-Mar-26

Whatley thanks Trump for ‘unwavering support’ after winning North Carolina GOP Senate primary WBTV13:55 4-Mar-26

Buckhout wins GOP primary, setting up rematch with Rep. Don Davis ABC11 / WTVD-TV13:20 4-Mar-26

The Morning After NC's Primary Election, and the Story is: 2 Votes Old North State Politics13:17 4-Mar-26

Anti-establishment mood sets stage for 2026 midterms Jewish Insider12:17 4-Mar-26

Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley clinch US Senate in North Carolina ABC11 / WTVD-TV11:29 4-Mar-26

US senator threatens to bring Senate chamber to standstill over immigration crackdown in North… Anadolu Agency08:01 4-Mar-26

High-stakes midterm primaries for Arkansas, North Carolina and Texas ABC News08:01 4-Mar-26

Michael Whatley speaks after North Carolina Senate Republican nomination win Associated Press - YouTube07:04 4-Mar-26

Voters push for change in closely watched NC primary contests Carolina Public Press07:00 4-Mar-26

In North Carolina, it’s Whatley vs. Cooper for Senate Roll Call06:30 4-Mar-26

North Carolina Democrat Who Voted for Pro-ICE Bill Gets Absolutely Crushed in Primary Mediaite05:23 4-Mar-26

Several NC Democratic lawmakers who voted with the GOP ousted in primary News & Observer, North Carolina05:18 4-Mar-26

Laurie Buckhout projected to win GOP primary in redrawn N.C. district CBS News04:43 4-Mar-26

Roy Cooper, Whatley to face off in midterm race for US Senate Courthouse News04:22 4-Mar-26

DNC Congratulates Democratic Nominee Jamie Ager on His Victory in NC-11 Democratic Primary Democrats.org04:14 4-Mar-26

North Carolina's most powerful Republican toppled in stunning upset The Raw Story04:09 4-Mar-26

Primary Night in Texas, North Carolina & Arkansas C-Span (Video)04:05 4-Mar-26

Tricia Cotham wins 2026 Republican primary for North Carolina House District 105, AP projects WBTV03:55 4-Mar-26

Big Senate race takes shape in North Carolina, and other primary night takeaways The Washington Post03:40 4-Mar-26

Laurie Buckhout Will Face Rep. Don Davis in North Carolina’s Most Competitive District NOTUS03:39 4-Mar-26

Roy Cooper, Michael Whatley set to compete for a high-stakes North Carolina U.S. Senate seat WBHM03:28 4-Mar-26

Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley clinch US Senate in North Carolina, setting up high-stakes fall fight Boulder Daily Camera, Colorado03:17 4-Mar-26

Trump-endorsed candidate wins Senate primary in key battleground state The Blaze02:44 4-Mar-26

Whatley, Cooper projected winners in North Carolina primaries ABC News02:25 4-Mar-26

Roy Cooper, Michael Whatley Clinch N.C. Senate Nods, Setting Up High-Stakes Fall Fight NewsMax02:23 4-Mar-26

Jamie Ager projected to win Democratic primary in North Carolina House district CBS News02:20 4-Mar-26

AP: Former Gov. Roy Cooper wins 2026 Democratic primary for US Senate seat in North Carolina WBTV02:13 4-Mar-26

AP: Michael Whatley wins 2026 Republican primary for US Senate seat for North Carolina WBTV02:13 4-Mar-26

DNC Congratulates Democratic Nominee Roy Cooper on His Victory in the North Carolina Democratic Senate Primary Democrats.org02:12 4-Mar-26

In divided North Carolina, Whatley and Cooper emerge for Senate battle that could tip Washington Fox News02:06 4-Mar-26

RNC's Michael Whatley wins North Carolina Republican Senate primary Just The News02:05 4-Mar-26

Election Results: Whatley, Cooper win primaries for U.S. Senate in NC FOX Carolina02:02 4-Mar-26

Roy Cooper, Michael Whatley set to compete for a high stakes North Carolina US senate seat NPR01:58 4-Mar-26

Michael Whatley and Roy Cooper Are Set to Battle for North Carolina’s Senate Seat NOTUS01:57 4-Mar-26

Winner projected in GOP Senate primary as Republicans fight to keep hold of North Carolina The Raw Story01:56 4-Mar-26

Whatley, Cooper projected to win North Carolina primaries, teeing up key Senate contest CBS News01:50 4-Mar-26

Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley clinch North Carolina Senate nods, setting up high-stakes fall fight Boulder Daily Camera, Colorado01:45 4-Mar-26

Most Polls Close in N.C. as Voter Confusion Snarls Texas NewsMax01:42 4-Mar-26

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Latest politics news in North Carolina including updates on local, state and federal legislature, abortion, climate change, voting rights, and more.

North Carolina is considered a swing state. In the federal government, North Carolina is represented by two U.S. Senators and fourteen U.S. Representatives. Both Senators Ted Budd and Thom Tillis are Republican. Of the fourteen Representatives, seven are Republicans and seven are Democrats. North Carolina has a Democrat governor, Roy Cooper, who was reelected in 2022. The state legislature is also controlled by the Republicans, who have majorities in both chambers.

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