With all precincts reporting, Foxx’s Democratic opponent Chuck Hubbard led the race 48.7% to 48.66%.
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Democrats took control of Congress in Tuesday's U.S. midterm elections. Here are some takeaways.
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A simple majority of voters is required for the referendums to be enacted.
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During the 2026 elections for McDowell County, Republicans again won in all the local races for the County Commission and the Board of Education.
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The election was called about 35 minutes after the last of the polls with extended time closed.
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As voters prepare for Election Day in less than two weeks, some questions might arise: May I bring my smartphone into the booth? What about my gun? Here’s what to know before you go.
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Don't fall for it. North Carolina election officials say a viral claim about poll workers marking ballots is false.
The Nov. 3, 2026, election for U.S. House of Representatives District 11 features candidates Jamie Ager, Jennifer Balkcom and Travis Groo. The incumbent, Chuck Edwards, is not seeking reelection. The News & Observer and The Charlotte Observer asked all candidates in this race to complete a questionnaire to inform voters about their opinions on big issues facing voters. Balkcom did not respond ...
Do North Carolina voters want to lower the cap on the state income tax? Millions of voters will decide if the state drops its income tax cap to 3.5%. It’s one of three constitutional amendments on your Nov. 3 ballot.
If voters choose to pass the amendment, the General Assembly would be required to pass new legislation that would instill a levy limit, meaning that local governments would have a limit on how much revenue they can collect from property taxes.
If approved by voters, it would specify that a photo ID is required for all forms of voting, not just for those who cast their ballot in person.
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Former governor Roy Cooper made a campaign stop in Winston-Salem Thursday in his bid for the U.S. Senate seat. Cooper is facing Republican opponent Michael Whatley in the general election. Early voting begins on Oct. 15.
A political action committee’s attack ad targets Democratic congressional candidate Jamie Ager over campaign contributions from famous billionaires and his affiliation with a prominent Biden administration official.
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Each candidate answered questions about themselves, county projects, data centers and McDowell County's future.
Both major party candidates for North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District debuted new ads in the Asheville media market this week.
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Michael Whatley joined two local business owners at a campaign stop in Greensboro, where he highlighted the cost of living and business costs during the tenure of his Democratic opponent, former Gov. Roy Cooper.
President Donald Trump criticized North Carolina on Wednesday evening as he called its cities “blood-soaked killing fields.”
Before the Supreme Court blocked new restrictions on mail-in ballots, election officials feared they’d cause chaos ahead of the midterms.
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Jessica Shuford and John Owens were qualified by the McDowell County Board of Elections to be write-in candidates, according to county election officials.
Will backlash to data centers, Flock cameras impact NC’s US Senate race? Where Cooper, Whatley stand
The spread of large-scale data centers and Flock surveillance cameras has triggered backlash in North Carolina, with both candidates in the state’s hotly contested U.S. Senate race speaking out and facing questions about the issues.
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“As for what comes next, I am giving serious thought to other ways I might serve the people of this state.”
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Before every election, county boards complete testing to ensure proper coding of ballots and tabulation of votes for every contest.
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Catawba men’s soccer swept all four SAC major awards and placed a program-record eight players on the All-Conference teams after a 12-1-2 regular season.
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Catawba women’s soccer claims three SAC major awards and seven all-conference spots, highlighted by repeat offensive honoree Bree Ehmer and coach Nick Brown.
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Catawba senior Eniko Onofer earned Conference Carolinas Women’s Swimmer of the Week honors after going unbeaten in three events and aiding three relay wins.
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Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week in Catawba County highlights rising homelessness, local data, and personal recovery stories at a "Stories of Hope" event.
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Former Rep. Madison Cawthorn, now a Florida man, couldn’t find a path back to Congress through the Sunshine State.
An 11th-hour name floated to take GOP Congressman Chuck Edwards' place on the ballot garnered quick and wide-spread backing among the party.
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North Carolina voters broadly express confidence in the fairness of the election process, but sizable minorities still believe voter fraud and foreign influence could be major problems, according to a new poll.
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With just 25 days until absentee ballots are mailed out to voters, Republicans have selected a candidate to replace incumbent western North Carolina Congressman Chuck Edwards
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"State Board staff are available to advise anyone who wishes to send voter registration mailings so that we can minimize potential issues.”
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“That means the board of elections, locally, will have a lot of work to do ..."
No elections will be held in 2027. All sitting municipal council members will receive an additional year to their terms of service.
A report published June 17 by The Center For Politics said North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District could be key in determining the size of a 2026 Democratic wave.