With 5th District race undecided, Foxx requests observers to monitor vote count RICHARD CRAVER Winston-Salem Journal Nov 10, 2026 2 hrs ago 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx speaks during a rally on Monday, Sept. 21, 2026, at the Koury Convention Center in Greensboro. Allison Lee Isley,Staff kAmpD AC@G:D:@?2= 32==@ED 2C6 D6E E@ DE2CE 36:?8 4@F?E65 %F6D52J :? E96 C2K@C\E9:? &]$] w@FD6 dE9 s:DEC:4E C246[ #6A] ':C8:?:2 u@II 92D C6BF6DE65 ?@?A2CE:D2? 6=64E:@? @3D6CG6CD 36 2==@H65 E@ >@?:E@C E96 4@F?E]k^AmkAmx? 5@:?8 D@[ u@II :D C6=J:?8 @? 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E@ `_\c s6>@4C2E] k^Am rcraver@wsjournal.com336-727-7376@rcraverWSJ 0 Comments Love 0 Funny 0 Wow 0 Sad 0 Angry 0 Get Government & Politics updates in your inbox! Stay up-to-date on the latest in local and national government and political topics with our newsletter. Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Most Popular 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. Foxx's reelection fate may come down to nearly 3,000 provisional ballots According to the state Board of Elections, there are a combined 3,004 provisional ballots in the 10-county district, including 1,606 in Guilfo… 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. Virginia Foxx's once-safe seat hangs by 99 votes as Democrat Chuck Hubbard leads Virginia Foxx was supposed to cruise to a 12th term. Instead, Democrat Chuck Hubbard leads by 99 votes, with a recount looming. Watch Now: Related Video Tesla Adds Cybertruck Shift Before Major Factory Change Who is Stephen Miller? Meet Trump's new chief of staff Who is Stephen Miller? Meet Trump's new chief of staff Why Tesla is ending Cybertruck production Why Tesla is ending Cybertruck production Judge temporarily halts construction of Trump's proposed DC arch Judge temporarily halts construction of Trump's proposed DC arch Recommended for you
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.
Foxx's reelection fate may come down to nearly 3,000 provisional ballots According to the state Board of Elections, there are a combined 3,004 provisional ballots in the 10-county district, including 1,606 in Guilfo…
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.
Virginia Foxx's once-safe seat hangs by 99 votes as Democrat Chuck Hubbard leads Virginia Foxx was supposed to cruise to a 12th term. Instead, Democrat Chuck Hubbard leads by 99 votes, with a recount looming.
