2026 Election News and In-Depth Reporting

Supreme Politics

Anne Blythe and Michael Hewlett — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +0000

State Supreme Court campaigns used to be removed from the political debates of the day. Not any more.

Reese Gorman and Alex Roarty — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 20:12:15 +0000

Senators are being asked to endorse and give to the Republican National Committee chair immediately.

Lucas Lin — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 19:39:35 +0000

The RNC chair is running for Thom Tillis's U.S. Senate seat with Trump's backing.

Jeffrey Billman — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Phil Berger has been the state's most powerful politician for more than a decade. He no longer looks invincible.

Alex Roarty — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 12:44:20 +0000

The former governor ended months of speculation about his future on Monday.

Reese Gorman, Ursula Perano and Alex Roarty — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 13:33:53 +0000

While Whatley hasn’t formally announced a bid, the party is unifying around him.

Bryan Anderson — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 11:15:00 +0000

Sam Hayes left a job shaping legislation in the state House to lead the State Board of Elections. He says he won’t politicize his new job.

Reese Gorman and Alex Roarty — Sun, 29 Jun 2025 18:32:41 +0000

“It’s not a hard choice, and I will not be seeking re-election,” said Tillis, who had provoked GOP ire for opposing Trump's budget bill.

Calen Razor — Fri, 02 May 2025 18:53:49 +0000

The former governor is still undecided, but Democrats are beginning to game out who would run if Cooper doesn't.

Alex Roarty — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 21:21:39 +0000

Democrats’ Senate hopes of retaking the majority in 2026 hinge on a handful of undecided candidates, including former N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper.