Overview
- An open U.S. Senate seat created by Sen. Thom Tillis’ retirement heads the ballot, with Michael Whatley on the Republican side and Roy Cooper on the Democratic side outpacing their fields in money and endorsements.
- The GOP Senate ballot still lists Margot Dupre, though the State Board of Elections disqualified her candidacy, while other Republicans include Don Brown and Michele Morrow.
- North Carolina’s 1st District was redrawn to favor Republicans, where five GOP candidates — Laurie Buckhout, Asa Buck, Bobby Hanig, Eric Rouse and Ashley-Nicole Russell — vie to challenge Democratic Rep. Don Davis.
- In the 4th District Democratic rematch, Rep. Valerie Foushee faces Nida Allam, who has backing from Sen. Bernie Sanders and outside spending from American Priorities ($500,000) and Leaders We Deserve ($250,000).
- Polls close at 7:30 p.m. ET, most counties release early and mail votes first, a runoff can be requested if the winner is under 30%, and recounts are candidate-initiated under narrow margin thresholds.