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Elections

'Every vote counts' mantra carries Sam Page to historic Republican primary win in NC

'Every vote counts' mantra carries Sam Page to historic Republican primary win in NC

  • RICHARD CRAVER Staff Reporter
  • Mar 30, 2026

"A lot of my conversations with supporters is how important it is to exercise your right to vote," Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page said.

Hand recounts set for Tuesday in Phil Berger vs. Sam Page state Senate race

Hand recounts set for Tuesday in Phil Berger vs. Sam Page state Senate race

  • RICHARD CRAVER Staff Reporter
  • Mar 23, 2026

A hand recount typically involves all the ballots from 3% of the county's precincts.

Berger campaign, trailing by 23 votes, asks State Board of Elections for hand recount

Berger campaign, trailing by 23 votes, asks State Board of Elections for hand recount

  • RICHARD CRAVER Staff Reporter
  • Updated Mar 23, 2026

A hand recount typically involves all the ballots from 3% of the county's precincts.

Berger protests in Guilford, Rockingham could push NC Senate District 26 results into April

Berger protests in Guilford, Rockingham could push NC Senate District 26 results into April

  • RICHARD CRAVER Staff Reporter
  • Updated Mar 23, 2026

The Berger campaign filed protests that affect 13 ballots.

Gap closes in US Senate race between Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley, new poll finds

Gap closes in US Senate race between Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley, new poll finds

  • JOHN DEEM Winston-Salem Journal
  • Updated Apr 6, 2026

The gap is much narrower than earlier polls, which had former Gov. Cooper ahead of Whatley, former chairman of the Republican National Committee, by double digits.

Election 2026: With primary elections over, here's who's on the ballot in November

Election 2026: With primary elections over, here's who's on the ballot in November

  • Mike Conley
  • Updated Mar 20, 2026

With primary elections decided the night of Tuesday, March 3, here is a list of races and candidates that will be on the ballot in McDowell County in the general election in November.

Marion City Council to meet about water services, regular meeting

Marion City Council to meet about water services, regular meeting

  • Mike Conley
  • Updated Apr 23, 2026

See what's on the agendas for two Tuesday meetings.

Local elections

'Every vote counts' mantra carries Sam Page to historic Republican primary win in NC

'Every vote counts' mantra carries Sam Page to historic Republican primary win in NC

  • Mar 30, 2026

"A lot of my conversations with supporters is how important it is to exercise your right to vote," Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page said.

Election 2026: With primary elections over, here's who's on the ballot in November

Election 2026: With primary elections over, here's who's on the ballot in November

  • Updated Mar 20, 2026

With primary elections decided the night of Tuesday, March 3, here is a list of races and candidates that will be on the ballot in McDowell County in the general election in November.

ICYMI: Here's all of our McDowell County primary election cover in one place

ICYMI: Here's all of our McDowell County primary election cover in one place

  • Mar 4, 2026

See who won local races and interviews with candidates.

Election final update: Final election results are in for McDowell County

Election final update: Final election results are in for McDowell County

  • Updated Mar 4, 2026

See election updates throughout the day on Tuesday, and results Tuesday night.

Allison, Walker, Brown win Republican primary for McDowell County Board of Commissioners

Allison, Walker, Brown win Republican primary for McDowell County Board of Commissioners

  • Updated Mar 4, 2026

“I am deeply honored and humbled by the strong support shown by the voters of McDowell County,” Allison said in a statement.

McDowell County polls open today for primary elections. Here's what you need to know.

McDowell County polls open today for primary elections. Here's what you need to know.

  • Mar 3, 2026

Voting in Tuesday’s primary will be held at all 17 precincts in McDowell. 

Who is running in McDowell County primary elections? See voter guides here

Who is running in McDowell County primary elections? See voter guides here

  • Updated Mar 4, 2026

Meet candidates for local primary elections here.

Republican candidates for McDowell County Board of Commissioners talk challenges, future

Republican candidates for McDowell County Board of Commissioners talk challenges, future

  • Updated Feb 18, 2026

This year, six Republican candidates are seeking election to three available seats on the McDowell County Board of Commissioners. 

State and regional elections

Gap closes in US Senate race between Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley, new poll finds

Gap closes in US Senate race between Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley, new poll finds

  • Updated Apr 6, 2026

The gap is much narrower than earlier polls, which had former Gov. Cooper ahead of Whatley, former chairman of the Republican National Committee, by double digits.

See the complete poll for Cooper-Whatley Senate race, other contests in NC

See the complete poll for Cooper-Whatley Senate race, other contests in NC

  • Mar 18, 2026

Click on the poll.

Cooper, Whatley win primaries in NC’s Senate race, setting up November showdown

Cooper, Whatley win primaries in NC’s Senate race, setting up November showdown

  • Mar 4, 2026

Cooper had 92% of the Democratic vote and Whatley had 64.18% of the Republican vote.

NC elections are now run by Republicans. How are they changing early voting for 2026?

NC elections are now run by Republicans. How are they changing early voting for 2026?

  • Jan 30, 2026

When North Carolinians go to cast their ballots in the March primary election, hundreds of thousands of voters will have fewer opportunities to vote on Sunday.

Potential NC Supreme Court Earls-Stevens race takes on high-profile status

Potential NC Supreme Court Earls-Stevens race takes on high-profile status

  • Dec 5, 2025

"Certainly, this is the matchup (Democrat incumbent Anita Earls and Republican Rep. Sarah Stevens) that we are all expecting in the general election for the state Supreme Court next year," said John Dinan, a Wake Forest University political science professor.

Cooper files for US Senate seat, setting up possible showdown with Whatley

Cooper files for US Senate seat, setting up possible showdown with Whatley

  • Dec 4, 2025

Politico is projecting between a combined $600 million and $800 million being spent on the U.S. Senate race by in-state and out-of-state donors because of the open seat.

US Senate candidates Cooper vs. Whatley: How do they stack up on environmental issues?

US Senate candidates Cooper vs. Whatley: How do they stack up on environmental issues?

  • Aug 16, 2025

“I don't see how he could separate himself from the environmental policies of the Trump Administration,” Schang said.

Democrat Stein elected governor, Jim Hunt's daughter is NC's new lieutenant governor

Democrat Stein elected governor, Jim Hunt's daughter is NC's new lieutenant governor

  • Updated Dec 14, 2025

Democrats will hold one additional spot in the group of top statewide elected positions in North Carolina after Tuesday's elections, while Republicans continued their recent dominance in appellate court races, winning three seats and leading narrowly in a fourth.

National election news

Search warrant FBI served at Georgia elections office seeks records tied to 2020 election

Search warrant FBI served at Georgia elections office seeks records tied to 2020 election

  • Updated Feb 12, 2026

Last week, Trump predicted prosecutions over a contest in which judges and other officials said they found no evidence of widespread fraud.

Democrats prevent Texas House from moving forward with Trump-backed congressional map

Democrats prevent Texas House from moving forward with Trump-backed congressional map

  • Updated Feb 7, 2026

Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said he'll try to remove Democratic lawmakers from office if they do not return after many left to block the adoption of redrawn House maps. 

Republicans can't stop talking about Joe Biden. That could be a problem

Republicans can't stop talking about Joe Biden. That could be a problem

  • Updated Jan 25, 2026

It's been six months since Joe Biden left the Oval Office. Republicans, including President Trump, can't stop talking about him.

Democrats want to focus on Trump. Instead, they're being asked about Biden's mental acuity

Democrats want to focus on Trump. Instead, they're being asked about Biden's mental acuity

  • Updated Nov 19, 2025

PHOENIX — Joe Biden's time in public office is now behind him, but his age and mental acuity have become a litmus test for the next leaders in his party.

Wisconsin, Florida elections provide early warning signs to Trump and Republicans

Wisconsin, Florida elections provide early warning signs to Trump and Republicans

  • Updated Oct 6, 2025

A trio of spring elections provided early warning signs to Republicans and President Donald Trump on Tuesday.

PHOTOS: The top images from the 2024 elections

PHOTOS: The top images from the 2024 elections

  • Updated Jun 9, 2025

Associated Press photographers captured voters with raw emotions of joy, excitement, contemplation or sorrow.

Number of women who are state lawmakers inches up to a record high

Number of women who are state lawmakers inches up to a record high

  • Updated May 27, 2025

Women will for the first time make up a majority of state legislators in Colorado and New Mexico next year, but at least 13 states saw losses in female representation after the November election.

Trump hammered Democrats on transgender issues. Now the party is at odds on a response

Trump hammered Democrats on transgender issues. Now the party is at odds on a response

  • Updated May 20, 2025

Democrats are grappling with how to handle transgender politics and policy following a campaign that featured withering and often misleading GOP attacks on the issue.

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