Turnout in the Democratic U.S. Senate primary was up 30% from 2022 this year.
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PixabayVoting is complete and the results are in, so what did North Carolina’s primaries decide? From key races in Mecklenburg County to consequential contests that could reshape the balance of power in the General Assembly, we break down what the outcomes mean heading into November.
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LOCAL NEWS
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About a dozen people waited to enter a 32-foot RV parked in Charlotte today that aims to support the LGBTQ+ and underserved communities in upholding their identity through official documentation. -
The race is too close to call between Democratic Rep. Valerie Foushee and her anti-establishment challenger Nida Allam in North Carolina's 4th congressional district and is likely headed to a recount. -
Congresswoman Valerie Foushee appeared to narrowly fend off a strong challenge from Durham County Commissioner Nida Allam in Tuesday’s primary, but the race could be eligible for a recount. -
While the fate of Senate leader Phil Berger’s race will hinge on a possible recount and legal challenges, eight other incumbent state legislators lost their primary Tuesday — a sign that voters weren’t happy with their performance in Raleigh. -
Incumbent Chuck Edwards and farmer Jamie Ager will face off in the midterm election for the congressional seat that represents most of Western North Carolina. -
Retired U.S. Army Colonel Laurie Buckhout won the Republican primary in the 1st Congressional District, and she'll face a rematch of her 2024 race against incumbent Democratic Congressman Don Davis.
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Mecklenburg Sheriff Garry McFadden is reelected to a third term. Former Gov. Roy Cooper easily wins the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate; will face Republican Michael Whatley in November. Mecklenburg County Commissioner Vilma Leake is defeated by Monifa Drayton; other incumbents win reelection.
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