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DAMON CIRCOSTA: Keeping the trust so voting is accessible, secure and fair

Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022 -- As we enter our season of democracy, I am asking you for help. As we go to vote this fall, I am asking for your patience, your grace, and your assistance to ensure that voting in elections remains the cornerstone of our democracy.

NC congressional primary features 2016 rematch

Ninth District Congressman Robert Pittenger squeaked by Rev. Mark Harris by 134 votes in the Republican primary two years ago, and the two men are battling again - along with a third candidate - for the party's nomination in next Tuesday's primary.

Laura Leslie, WRAL Capitol Bureau chief

Christmas ad, Bannon draw early attention to NC congressional race

A television ad touting 9th District Congressman Robert Pittenger's faith and values started airing in the Charlotte area the day after Thanksgiving.

Laura Leslie

Raleigh Councilman Bonner Gaylord forgoes runoff, concedes to Stef Mendell

Raleigh's City Council will look mostly the same come the new term, but one longtime councilman came up short against his challenger late Tuesday night when the polls closed.

Candidate challenges Raleigh mayor to debate, if not runoff

Mayoral candidate Charles Francis said Wednesday that he needs to talk with his donors and other supporters before requesting a runoff election with Raleigh Mayor Nancy McFarlane.

Longtime Raleigh councilman Gaylord loses race; results open for runoff

Raleigh's City Council will look mostly the same come the new term, but one longtime councilman came up short against his challenger late Tuesday night when the polls closed.

Fields narrowed for mayor in Durham, Fayetteville

City Councilman Steve Schewel and businessman and former Councilman Farad Ali will face off next month to become Durham mayor.

Raleigh voters greenlight transportation bonds

Get ready for orange construction barrels along some of Raleigh's busiest streets.

Raleigh mayor's race likely headed to runoff

Mayor Nancy McFarlane wasn't able to capture a majority of votes Tuesday in her bid for a fourth term leading Raleigh, meaning she will face her first runoff.

October 2017 Election Results

October 2017 Election Results

Burr re-elected to US Senate

With 89 percent of precincts reporting, U.S. Sen. Richard Burr had garnered 52 percent of the vote, compared with 45 percent of the vote for Democrat Deborah Ross.

November 2016 General Election Results

June 2016 Primary Results

Holding wins 2nd District contest, ousts Ellmers

Congressman George Holding has won his showdown against fellow Congresswoman Renee Ellmers in North Carolina's 2nd Congressional District Republican primary.

Mark Binker

Q&A: NC Supreme Court, congressional races on ballot Tuesday

North Carolina voters will make picks in races for state Supreme Court and most U.S. House races Tuesday.

Mark Binker

Donald Trump endorses Renee Ellmers

Republican 2nd District Congresswoman Renee Ellmers was the first woman in Congress to endorse Donald Trump's presidential bid. Now, he's returning the favor.

Mark Binker

Judges reject challenge to new NC congressional map

A panel of three federal judges on Thursday rejected complaints over a new congressional district map that state lawmakers drew in February after the judges ruled the previous map was unconstitutional.

Matthew Burns

June 2016 primary results

June 2016 Primary Results

Bad blood boils over in 2nd District debate

The two sitting U.S. House members who are vying for the 2nd Congressional District seat went at each other furiously Thursday night in their only debate before the June 7 primary.

Matthew Burns

Trio of Republicans trade barbs in 2nd District race

A trio of Republican candidates for the 2nd Congressional District are making the case to voters that they are the most conservative. The group features two sitting U.S. House members, Renee Ellmers and George Holding, and a Cary doctor who has twice run for U.S. Senate.

Mark Binker

Second primary represents new election for donors

The Federal Elections Commission says candidates can raise more money for the June 7 primary from the same donors who gave to them for the March 15 primary.

Mark Binker

Congressional primary attracts stampede of candidates

Seven members of the General Assembly want to move from Jones Street to Capitol Hill.

Matthew Burns

One primary down, one to go

Candidates who want to run for the U.S. House or North Carolina Supreme Court can begin filing for office today.

Mark Binker

Q&A: 2016 changes to congressional districts, other elections

North Carolina's U.S. House elections have been delayed. Here are questions and answers about how congressional elections and North Carolina's other political contests have changed this year.

Mark Binker

Why new districts may change who you elect to Congress

The new congressional map voted into law by the General Assembly means thousands of voters across the state will be casting ballots in new districts this primary season - provided the map is approved by a panel of federal judges.

Tyler Dukes

North Carolina's U.S. House elections will be delayed as Supreme Court denies stay

The U.S. Supreme Court denied North Carolina's request to put a lower court ruling on hold. That means the state will likely rely on contingency plans for a June 7 congressional election drawn up by lawmakers this week.

Mark Binker and Laura Leslie