Window for candidates closes in NC. With everyone filed, primary and general election contests for federal, state, local offices take shape.

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While Trump's approval ratings have sunk nationally, Whatley is betting the president remains resilient in a battleground state he's won three times.

Candidate filing for the March 2026 primary ended Dec. 19. See who filed to run in Asheville and Buncombe County.

North Carolina was among the GOP-led states this year that redrew congressional lines mid-decade in an attempt to benefit Republicans.

In searchable, sortable tables, we’ve compiled the complete list of candidates who filed to run for office in NC.

North Carolina's State Board of Elections will use a drawing and coin flip to decide ballot order for 2026 elections.

The filing period for candidates in North Carolina’s 2026 elections has ended, setting up primary races across New Hanover County and beyond.

Former RNC Chair Michael Whatley campaigns across North Carolina for Senate seat, joining Trump at Rocky Mount rally as GOP aims to flip key races in 2026.

While he is directly appealing to Americans that the economy is improving, President Trump visited a congressional district Republicans are eyeing in their attempts to keep control the U.S. House.