ElectionsLast NC Supreme Court race led to clash over votes. Now another seat is up for grabsThe News & Observer sat down for interviews with Anita Earls and Sarah Stevens to discuss their campaigns, judicial philosophies and more.Updated October 8, 2026 at 2:29 PM
Know Your 704When is the last day to register to vote in North Carolina this year?October 8, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Voter GuideChallenger in NC Senate District 37 wants to end ‘partisan gerrymandering’October 8, 2026 at 5:30 AM
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Politics & GovernmentFact check: Where do Michael Whatley and Roy Cooper stand on the economy?Updated October 8, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Voter GuideBelk, GOP challenger have different takes on state of on economy in NC House 88October 6, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Voter GuideVoter Guide: Who is running for Mecklenburg Soil and Water Conservation board?October 6, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Voter Guide2 of 10th US House District candidates think NC economy is worse. 1 didn’t answerOctober 6, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Voter GuideState. Sen. Woodson Bradley, Stacie McGinn share views on controversial I-77 lanesOctober 2, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Voter GuideRep. Tricia Cotham, Ken McCool talk crime in NC House District 105 campaignOctober 2, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Voter GuideCandidates for open NC Court of Appeals seat speak on judicial ethics, recusalsUpdated October 1, 2026 at 9:59 AM
Voter GuideNC Court of Appeals candidates weigh in on new proposed powers for chief justiceSeptember 30, 2026 at 12:51 PM
Voter GuideHow candidates for NC Supreme Court say they’d interpret the law, constitutionUpdated September 25, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Voter GuideMecklenburg sheriff candidates answer questions about ICE relations, juvenile jailUpdated February 20, 2026 at 8:39 AM
Voter GuideIn Mecklenburg’s District 2, Vilma Leake, Monifa Drayton differ on biggest issueUpdated February 19, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Elections2026 primary voter guide: Research NC and Charlotte-area candidates on ballotsUpdated February 19, 2026 at 7:18 AM
Voter GuideMecklenburg Superior Court candidates talk light rail, eCourts, case backlogUpdated February 16, 2026 at 12:24 PM
ElectionsMonifa Drayton can’t ‘wait for space’ in bid to oust Mecklenburg’s Vilma LeakeUpdated February 15, 2026 at 2:43 AM
Voter GuideIn Mecklenburg commission’s District 3 Dunlap, challenger talk about funding for CMSFebruary 14, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Voter GuideWhat are the top issues for NC House District 99 Democratic candidates?February 16, 2026 at 5:36 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