IT’S ELECTION DAY ACROSS THE UNITED STATES. THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE ARE FLOCKING TO THE POLLS TO CAST THEIR BALLOTS. HERE IN NORTH CAROLINA, VOTERS WILL DECIDE. MANY LOCAL RACES. EXCUSE ME? FROM MAYORS TO CITY COUNCIL SEATS WITH BALLOTS OPEN ACROSS OUR AREA,

North Carolina joined New York and Virginia in making national headlines this month with historic municipal election results that should serve as a wake-up call to anyone who believes in the myth of “off-year” elections.

North Carolina had few elections Tuesday that were being watched as indicators of where the state or country might move politically. Democrats one state to our north cruised to victory in the Virginia governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general’s races.

Elections in Cary, Durham, Fayetteville and beyond will determine local leaders. Here’s what you need to know about voting rules and how to find information on the candidates.

The Middle District of North Carolina covers 24 counties, including Cabarrus, Richmond, Rowan, and Stanly counties.

Both chambers of the North Carolina General Assembly recently approved a new congressional map, with the new lines set to take effect for the 2026 midterm elections. The new districts, passed on party-line votes, are specifically designed to give Republicans an additional congressional seat, a reality that legislative leaders did little to deny.

In-person voting begins on Tuesday, Nov. 4, as most North Carolina municipalities hold elections in odd-numbered years, including this one. Voters will elect representatives for local government offices, such as mayor and councilperson, and some municipalities may also decide on issues like property taxes.

Voters in Charlotte, North Carolina, have reelected Democratic Mayor Vi Lyles after safety concerns in the city increased following a recent stabbing on a commuter train.

Donald Trump is planning to appoint a right-wing election denier to serve as a U.S. attorney in North Carolina.

Just 1 of the 22 candidates endorsed by the Wake County Republican Party won in the 2025 elections, as Democrats broke modern records for voter turnout and ousted GOP mayors in multiple Raleigh suburbs.

View your personal sample ballot before you head to the polls by visiting the site below. Make sure to enter your first and last name to locate your voter record and then scroll down to the “Your Sample Ballot” section. How did you vote in the last election? Check here to see your voting record with the North Carolina State Board of Elections.

Dan Bishop will serve as the United States attorney for the Middle District of North Carolina on an interim basis, the office said.