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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.

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

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.

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

Candidate filing for the 2026 election is well underway in North Carolina, teeing up races that voters will see on the ballot beginning in March. In some cases, it’s answered longstanding questions about who’s running and where, and in others, it’s made highly anticipated contests official.

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

The NC State Board of Elections will meet to discuss election protest appeals, board vacancies, and election integrity rules. Public access via Webex and phone is provided.