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.
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Both major party candidates for North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District debuted new ads in the Asheville media market this week.
- Danielle Battaglia and Nora O’Neill The Charlotte Observer
President Donald Trump criticized North Carolina on Wednesday evening as he called its cities “blood-soaked killing fields.”
- Brad Brooks and Nathan Layne Reuters
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
- Mary Ramsey The Charlotte Observer
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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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.
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The state Board of Elections recognizes, however, that many communications come unsolicited and can be confusing to recipients.
"A lot of my conversations with supporters is how important it is to exercise your right to vote," Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page said.
A hand recount typically involves all the ballots from 3% of the county's precincts.
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A hand recount typically involves all the ballots from 3% of the county's precincts.
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The Berger campaign filed protests that affect 13 ballots.
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Statesville Public Power earned all five 2025 Public Power Awards of Excellence from ElectriCities, recognizing reliability, innovation and community-focused service.
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The northbound lane of Brookdale Drive will be closed Oct. 19-27 for a city waterline project, with local access maintained and motorists urged to use caution.
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Dr. Ganga Dhar and Saroj Sharma helped found the Hindu Society of North Carolina and created the Sharma Family Scholarship Fund, sustaining community and education.
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Community Wellness Day at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center offered regional resources, educational sessions, and a brain health presentation in Abingdon.
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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.
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See what's on the agendas for two Tuesday meetings.
The N.C. General Assembly approved the law in 1967.
See who won local races and interviews with candidates.
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See election updates throughout the day on Tuesday, and results Tuesday night.
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Greer will go on to face Democrat Sarah Skinner in the November election.
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“I am deeply honored and humbled by the strong support shown by the voters of McDowell County,” Allison said in a statement.
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District Attorney Ted Bell was defeated in the primary.