Mar. 7, 2026
NC Senate Candidate Calls for State Auditor's Recusal in Recount
Sam Page asks for Dave Boliek to step aside due to perceived conflicts of interest
Mar. 6, 2026
Controversial North Carolina Elections Official Resigns After Breaking Law
Robert Rucho, a former GOP state lawmaker, donated to political candidates while serving on the state elections board, violating state law.
Mar. 6, 2026
GOP Candidate Refuses to Back Down After Home Attack, Wins Primary
Aaron Marin vows to continue campaign for County Commission despite targeted shooting at his residence.
Mar. 5, 2026
Progressive challenger concedes narrow North Carolina congressional primary battle
Nida Allam loses by 1% to incumbent Rep. Valerie Foushee in high-profile Democratic primary
Mar. 5, 2026
North Carolina Primary Shakes Up State Legislature
Voters punish incumbents on both sides of the aisle, signaling broader anti-establishment mood
Mar. 4, 2026
Tight North Carolina Primary Race Likely Headed for Recount
Progressive challenger Nida Allam narrowly trails incumbent Rep. Valerie Foushee in high-profile Democratic primary
Mar. 4, 2026
North Carolina MAGA Sheriff Challenges Powerful Senate Leader
Rockingham Sheriff Sam Page leads incumbent Phil Berger by 2 votes in tight GOP primary race
Mar. 4, 2026
North Carolina Senate Leader Trails in Primary by Two Votes
Longtime GOP powerbroker Phil Berger faces surprise challenge from local sheriff Sam Page
Mar. 4, 2026
Tight North Carolina State Senate Race Heads to Recount
Phil Berger and Sam Page are locked in a virtual tie, with the final outcome likely weeks away.
Mar. 4, 2026
Michael Whatley Wins North Carolina GOP Senate Primary
Whatley thanks Trump for 'unwavering support' after victory
Mar. 4, 2026
Unofficial results for 2026 Primary Election in southeastern North Carolina
Breakdown of winners across federal, state, and local races in the region
Mar. 4, 2026
Jerry Tillett Wins Republican State Senate Primary in Northeast N.C.
Former Superior Court judge faced accusations of using racist language in an audio recording.
Mar. 4, 2026
Lakesha Womack wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in North Carolina's 14th District
Womack secures party's nod for congressional seat in upcoming election
Mar. 4, 2026
Trump Ally Michael Whatley Wins North Carolina GOP Senate Primary
Whatley will face off against popular former governor Roy Cooper in November's general election
Mar. 4, 2026
Johnson Defeats Hager in Mail-Heavy HD-113 GOP Primary
Incumbent state Rep. Jake Johnson prevails in Republican contest defined by aggressive direct-mail strategy.
Mar. 4, 2026
Jennifer Balkcom, Jake Johnson win Republican primaries for NC House seats
Sitting state House Reps. Jennifer Balkcom and Jake Johnson came out ahead in GOP primaries for 2 NC House seats.
Mar. 4, 2026
5 Takeaways From the March 3 Primary Elections
Though most of the results aligned with expectations ahead of the election, the night saw at least one major electoral surprise.
Mar. 4, 2026
Cooper Leads Whatley in North Carolina Senate Race
Polls show former Democratic Governor Roy Cooper with an early advantage over ex-GOP Chair Michael Whatley in competitive 2026 contest
Mar. 4, 2026
Rawls wins Dare Sheriff's contest, Twiddy, Ross and Nichols also victorious in county primaries
Dare County sees a number of crowded and hard-fought Republican primaries in the March 3 election.
Mar. 4, 2026
Laurie Buckhout wins GOP primary in redrawn North Carolina district
Buckhout to face vulnerable Democratic Rep. Don Davis in November rematch
