After switching from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party in 2023, Tricia Cotham narrowly won reelection in 2024.

Early voting is underway in North Carolina. Take a minute to brush up on statewide rules for absentee voting, same-day registration and photo ID.

Early in-person voting runs through Oct. 31, with same-day registration available at every site.

In-person early voting begins in North Carolina on Thursday, with 370 early voting sites open statewide for general election voters.

The move comes a day after a Superior Court judge denied the State Health Plan's request for a temporary restraining order against Atrium's new pricing plan.

The North Carolina State Board of Elections this week sent letters to nearly 1,400 registered voters flagged as potential noncitizens.

Residents can cast their ballots at any early voting site in their registered county starting Thursday.

Piedmont Environmental Alliance, Yadkin Riverkeeper, No Data Center Rural Hall and the Carolina Federation are demanding state lawmakers pass a two-year moratorium on hyperscale data centers.

U.S. Senators represent all citizens of North Carolina at the federal level for six-year terms. They vote on federal legislation, confirm presidential appointments, ratify treaties and secure federal funding for state priorities. North Carolina's 11 million residents would be represented by this senator. The U.S. Senate currently has 53 Republicans and 45 Democrats, as well as two independents who caucus with Democrats.

Charlotte Mayor Rob Harrington issued a veto Monday night. It was the first time in at least 13 years a Charlotte mayor had used the veto.