Judge Jesse Furman ordered the former Manhattan prosecutor reinstated with back pay; the Justice Department said it will appeal

From absentee voting to early voting surges to controversies over polling sites, each NC county election director has eyes on midterms.

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Cattle auction prices fell after the August order, and groups including the National Cattlemen's Beef Association opposed it

Valves and carpets replace plywood and packing crates; changes take effect Oct. 30, days before Maine Sen. Susan Collins faces voters

Drones moving faster than 100 mph lose their connection, officials say; Trump says he will speak to Musk if service is not fixed

The agency's enforcement division has been looking at oil trading since March 23, the date of a spike before Trump backed off Iran strike threats

Talarico's video says "Texas is not for sale" as he leads Ken Paxton by 3 percentage points in a polling average

A Circle Internet Group shareholder alleges more than $2 billion in UAE-linked payments to World Liberty breached the Foreign Emoluments Clause

Attorney General Todd Blanche said more suits could follow the California case, which involves more than 20,000 voters the department calls likely noncitizens

Democrats hold a 52% to 45% edge on congressional control in the CNBC survey, a 3-point gain since July, with midterms on Nov. 3

While Jennifer Balkcom and Jamie Ager both come from Western NC farming families, the issues on which they are running are quite different.

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A potentially strong challenge to a state senator and an open contest for a state House seat make New Hanover worth watching in 2026.

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Frequently asked questions about early voting for the 2026 midterm general elections in North Carolina in 2026.

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A look at 3 potentially competitive 2026 legislative races, as Democratic challengers seek to reduce Republicans' advantage in NC House.

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NC uses dubious federal SAVE system to select registered voters for inquiry about citizenship. NC not taking them off rolls before election.

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Robeson County town of Rowland faces NC Local Government Commission takeover of finances as future hopes haven't been paying the bills.

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While suspending the gas tax faces little opposition, Democrats question Republican legislative leaders' timing so close to Election Day.

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A look at 3 contested 2026 races for the NC House and Senate in Mecklenburg and Cabarrus counties that could be competitive in November.

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Despite rejection by her party over past social media comments, Shelly Headen is continuing her challenge to Rep. Blust for Guilford district.

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North nearly pulled off an upset in a Forsyth district no one thought was competitive in 2024. She might have a better chance in 2026.

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