Top Story Spotlight Democrats lead early voting across state as NC’s overall turnout surges above 1 million Kyle Ingram The News & Observer (Raleigh) Oct 22, 2026 12 hrs ago 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save It’s been a week since in-person early voting started in North Carolina, and turnout is way up.kAm~G6C `]` >:==:@? }@CE9 r2C@=:?:2?D 92G6 42DE E96:C 32==@ED — 2 bgT :?4C62D6 7C@> E9:D A@:?E :? E96 =2DE >:5E6C> 6=64E:@?D :? a_aa]k^AmkAm~7 E96 4FCC6?E 32==@ED 42DE[ @G6C hdT 92G6 4@>6 7C@> :?\A6CD@? 62C=J G@E:?8[ H:E9 E96 C6>2:?:?8 G@E6D 4@>:?8 7C@> >2:=\:? 32==@ED]k^AmkAm$@ 72C[ E96 62C=J ?F>36CD 72G@C s6>@4C2ED]k^Am kAm~7 32==@ED 42DE[ cbT 42>6 7C@> C68:DE6C65 s6>@4C2ED 2?5 aa]dT 7C@> #6AF3=:42?D] w@H6G6C[ F?277:=:2E65 :D E96 >@DE A@AF=2C A2CEJ 56D:8?2E:@? :? }@CE9 r2C@=:?2[ 2?5 bcT @7 32==@ED 4@>6 7C@> E9@D6 G@E6CD]k^Am People are also reading… When will Copper Penny Grill open in Marion? Owners provide update on plans First ever Old Fort Harvest Festival to take place Saturday Retired state trooper donates $2,000 to support McDowell Tech BLET cadets Halloween festivities to fill downtown Marion with food, dancing and spooky fun starting Friday McDowell Commissioners approve reappraisal schedule A Note from School: Keeping children and families first McDowell candidates weigh in on affordability, mental health and Helene recovery 3 hospitalized when horses panic and jump at popular NC tourist attraction Hunter's Liver Mush needs help with repairs, rising costs to keep Marion business operating Old Fort officially moves municipal elections to even-numbered years JD Vance to rally Republicans in western North Carolina on Monday Liberty Coin & Bullion brings rare coins, currency and collectibles to Marion McDowell County election officials report steady turnout for early voting Wake Forest’s depth on full display in 41-7 rout of Cal 6 free fall-themed events happening in and near McDowell County this weekend kAmx? a_aa[ ;FDE F?56C c_T @7 32==@ED 42>6 7C@> s6>@4C2ED 2E E9:D A@:?E :? G@E:?8 2?5 b`T 42>6 7C@> #6AF3=:42?D]k^AmkAms6>@4C2ED :? }@CE9 r2C@=:?2 @7E6? D66 9:896C EFC?@FE 5FC:?8 62C=J G@E:?8[ H:E9 >@C6 #6AF3=:42?D D9@H:?8 FA E@ G@E6 @? t=64E:@? s2J]k^Am kAm!C6=:>:?2CJ ?F>36CD 2=D@ D9@H 2? :?4C62D6 :? EFC?@FE 2>@?8 q=24< G@E6CD] pE E9:D A@:?E :? a_aa[ C@F89=J `g]cT @7 32==@ED 42DE 42>6 7C@> q=24< G@E6CD — 4@>A2C65 E@ aa]cT ?@H]k^AmkAmt2C=J G@E:?8 6?5D @? $2EFC52J[ ~4E] b`] |@DE 62C=J G@E:?8 D:E6D 2C6 @A6? g 2]>] E@ fib_ A]>] |@?52J E9C@F89 uC:52J[ 3FE DA64:7:4 E:>6D 2C6 56E6C>:?65 3J 6249 4@F?EJ 3@2C5 @7 6=64E:@?D] $@>6 4@F?E:6D 2=D@ @776C 62C=J G@E:?8 @? H66<6?5D]k^Am kAm'@E6CD 42? 7:?5 2== @7 E96:C 4@F?EJ’D 62C=J G@E:?8 D:E6D 2?5 D4965F=6D 3J FD:?8 E96 62C=J G@E:?8 D:E6 D62C49 E@@= @? E96 $E2E6 q@2C5 @7 t=64E:@?D’ H63D:E6 2E k2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^GE]?4D36]8@G^t'$:E6^Q C6=lQu@==@HQ E2C86ElQ03=2?<QmGE]?4D36]8@G^t'$:E6^k^2m]k^Am kAmt=64E:@? s2J :D %F6D52J[ }@G] b]k^Am 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 JD Vance to rally Republicans in western North Carolina on Monday Vance will appear at a Republican campaign rally in Hendersonville, according to an announcement from the Republican National Committee. JD Vance joked protester was here illegally. 19-year-old says he was born and raised in NC “I wouldn’t call it anger, but it’s this passion, almost, that you just need to do something.” Elon Poll: Cooper leading Whatley by 13 points in US Senate race in NC Roy Cooper is ahead of Michael Whatley 51%-34% among female voters, the poll found. Rules have changed for 2026 absentee voting in NC. Here's what to know The 2026 midterm election is approaching, with early voting ending in 10 days and an important deadline for absentee ballots passed as of Oct. 20. Watch Now: Related Video 'Stop whining.' JD Vance on controversial ad against Amy Acton Elon Musk says SpaceX-Tesla merger is 'a good idea' Elon Musk says SpaceX-Tesla merger is 'a good idea' US envoy Steve Witkoff in Russia for talks with Putin to end Ukraine war US envoy Steve Witkoff in Russia for talks with Putin to end Ukraine war Trump's antisemitic comment, France comments and campaign stop today Trump's antisemitic comment, France comments and campaign stop today Recommended for you
JD Vance to rally Republicans in western North Carolina on Monday Vance will appear at a Republican campaign rally in Hendersonville, according to an announcement from the Republican National Committee.
JD Vance joked protester was here illegally. 19-year-old says he was born and raised in NC “I wouldn’t call it anger, but it’s this passion, almost, that you just need to do something.”
Elon Poll: Cooper leading Whatley by 13 points in US Senate race in NC Roy Cooper is ahead of Michael Whatley 51%-34% among female voters, the poll found.
Rules have changed for 2026 absentee voting in NC. Here's what to know The 2026 midterm election is approaching, with early voting ending in 10 days and an important deadline for absentee ballots passed as of Oct. 20.
