Spotlight GOP NC Supreme Court Justice Phil Berger Jr. won’t run to keep his seat in 2028 Kyle Ingram The News & Observer (Raleigh) Sep 5, 2026 Sep 5, 2026 Updated Sep 6, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Phil Berger Jr., a Republican, announced Thursday that he would not seek reelection in 2028.kAmx? 2 k2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^I]4@>^A9:=36C86C;C^DE2EFD^a_hdcghfdgfcah`bdba^A9@E@^`Q C6=lQu@==@HQ E2C86ElQ03=2?<QmDE2E6>6?E C6=62D65 @? 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Republicans win all the local races in McDowell County in 2026 elections During the 2026 elections for McDowell County, Republicans again won in all the local races for the County Commission and the Board of Education.
Election 2026: Ager flips U.S. House seat held by Republicans last 7 cycles The election was called about 35 minutes after the last of the polls with extended time closed.
Candidates for McDowell County Board of Commissioners answer questions Each candidate answered questions about themselves, county projects, data centers and McDowell County's future.
NC Rep. Virginia Foxx loses reelection but is within striking distance of a recount With all precincts reporting, Foxx’s Democratic opponent Chuck Hubbard led the race 48.7% to 48.66%.
NC voters back photo ID expansion, property tax cap, income tax cuts A simple majority of voters is required for the referendums to be enacted.
