North Carolina Republicans hope that data indicating voters prefer the GOP over Democrats will give them a boost in the 2026 elections. There are now more registered Republicans than Democrats in North Carolina,

Ballots for Super Tuesday can begin going into the mail on Monday from respective county boards of elections as requested by registered North Carolina voters. Fifty-one days later, polls will close on March 3 and all absentee ballots by mail will be due by the 7:30 p.

Republicans surpass Democrats in North Carolina voter registration for the first time in state history, marking a dramatic shift in the battleground.

North Carolina is gearing up for the 2026 primary election with several high-profile federal, state, and local races taking place across western North Carolina.

For the first time in North Carolina’s history, registered Republicans now outnumber registered Democrats. According to data from the State Board of Elections, the GOP surpassed Democrats on Saturday, with a total of 2,315,067 registered voters — about 2,000 more than Democrats.

Collins, who identifies as Catholic, next year may find herself racing against state Gov. Janet Mills, who is currently vying for the state’s Democratic nomination. The University of Virginia’s Center for Politics switched Maine to a “toss-up” election in October, citing Collins’ middling approval numbers and Mills’ potential challenge.

A North Carolina Supreme Court judge announced Tuesday that during her fight to stay in justice, she is enduring a personal fight as well.

NC faith leaders gathered at the General Assembly in Raleigh Jan. 5 to advocate for policies they believe will improve North Carolinians' lives in 2026.