There’s a lot on the line in North Carolina this election season, from the state’s 16 Electoral College votes on down to state and local races that could determine the state’s future for years to come. Here’s a look at some of the key races and issues you’ll find on the ballot this year.
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There’s a lot on the line in North Carolina this election season, from the state’s 16 Electoral College votes on down to state and local races that could determine the state’s future for years to come. Here’s a look at some of the key races and issues you’ll find on the ballot this year.
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The 2024 election is nearly here. If this is your first election you want to know how to vote via absentee by mail. Questions about how to vote and make sure your ballot is accepted? WFAE has a step-by-step guide.
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North Carolina’s attorney general is a key – and powerful – position in the state. In addition to being the state’s top lawyer, it’s also been a launch pad to the governor’s office. Two congressmen, Republican Dan Bishop and Democrat Jeff Jackson, are vying for the seat.
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Devastation left by Hurricane Helene. Escalated tensions in the Middle East. The Harris campaign is navigating a pair of October surprises as Election Day draws closer.
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With long-time state auditor Beth Wood resigning after misusing state vehicles and crashing one of them, her appointed replacement is vying for a full term in a race full of issues ranging from the DMV to DEI. Incumbent Democrat Jessica Holmes faces Republican Dave Boliek.
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Vice presidential candidates are unlikely to make a fundamental difference in this election, but there were some takeaways from an interesting night.
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Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance will take the debate stage tonight starting at 9 p.m. Watch the CBS News Vice Presidential Debate Simulcast on NPR.
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Karen Brinson Bell, the executive director of the N.C. Board of Elections, said she hopes to know by the end of this week whether any early voting sites or polling places are unable to be used because of Hurricane Helene.
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A new poll from East Carolina University shows Robinson’s support among Republicans has plunged by 20 percentage points, and he’s now trailing his Democratic opponent, Attorney General Josh Stein, by 17 points.
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Republican Ohio Sen. JD Vance is prolific on the campaign trail with speeches and talking to reporters, but his messaging has at times been overshadowed by controversy often of his own making.
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North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson was hospitalized Friday following an incident at a campaign event in Mount Airy. The Republican nominee for governor was treated for second degree burns, according to a campaign spokesperson who did not elaborate.
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In a new lawsuit, the Justice Department claims Alabama violated federal law by systematically removing voters fewer than 90 days before a federal election.