ElectionsVoting is starting in NC’s 2026 primary election. Here’s what voters need to knowFor Mecklenburg voters, elections will include US Senate, Congress, legislature and sheriff, among other races.Updated February 12, 2026 at 2:41 PM
ElectionsRepublicans fight to keep NC’s Senate seat. Can any of them beat Cooper?Updated February 12, 2026 at 2:35 PM
ElectionsIn Mecklenburg sheriff’s race, will controversy catch up with Garry McFadden?Updated February 12, 2026 at 10:13 AM
ElectionsWhy embattled Rep. Cunningham’s campaign says party backlash won’t work in primaryUpdated February 12, 2026 at 9:32 AM
ElectionsMonifa Drayton can’t ‘wait for space’ in bid to oust Mecklenburg’s Vilma LeakeUpdated February 15, 2026 at 2:43 AM
Elections‘Not going to stop.’ Vilma Leake faces toughest challenge yet in bid for 10th termUpdated February 13, 2026 at 9:00 AM
ElectionsWhy North Mecklenburg could be epicenter of most competitive county commission raceUpdated February 12, 2026 at 11:09 AM
ElectionsWhy Rep. Tim Moore faces progressive party-switcher in Charlotte’s GOP primariesFebruary 12, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Voter GuideMecklenburg Superior Court candidates talk light rail, eCourts, case backlogFebruary 16, 2026 at 5:14 AM
Voter GuideWhat are the top issues for NC House District 99 Democratic candidates?February 16, 2026 at 5:36 AM
Voter GuideIn Mecklenburg commission’s District 3 Dunlap, challenger talk about funding for CMSFebruary 14, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Voter GuideIn Mecklenburg’s District 2, Vilma Leake, Monifa Drayton differ on biggest issueFebruary 14, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Voter GuideNorth Mecklenburg’s District 1 commission candidates talk about rising costsFebruary 14, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Voter GuideCabarrus County’s Senate District 34 candidates want tax cuts, higher teacher payUpdated February 13, 2026 at 12:23 PM
Voter GuideMecklenburg County commission at-large candidates talk school funding, taxesFebruary 14, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Voter GuideMecklenburg District Court candidates discuss partisan elections, role of judgesUpdated February 13, 2026 at 11:12 AM
Voter GuideCarla Cunningham, challengers discuss immigration, ICE in House District 106 raceFebruary 13, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Voter GuideTricia Cotham’s primary challenger calls for reform to NC’s teacher pay systemFebruary 13, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Voter GuideCandidates in Lake Norman area’s NC House District 95 talk schools, taxes, growthFebruary 13, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Voter GuideNC House District 55 candidates in Anson, Union call growth most important issueFebruary 13, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Voter GuideIn Charlotte congressional race, 2 Democrats differ on federal role in educationUpdated February 12, 2026 at 9:25 AM
Voter GuideUS House District 6 candidates speak out on immigration, president’s war powersUpdated February 12, 2026 at 9:24 AM
Voter GuideUS House District 8 candidates speak out on president’s war power authoritiesUpdated February 12, 2026 at 9:05 AM
Voter GuideIn 14th US House District, all but 1 candidate says working families are strugglingFebruary 12, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Voter Guide3 in WNC’s crowded 11th US House District race say Helene recovery is top priorityFebruary 9, 2026 at 5:00 AM
