Election Day Coverage

Poll: Races for president, governor could be very close among NC voters

Less than four months from North Carolina's primary election, a new poll of registered voters shows the biggest races on the ballot are likely going to be neck and neck.

Laura Leslie, WRAL capitol bureau chief

Be ready to show photo ID at the polls Tuesday

As voters head to the polls Tuesday to vote for mayors and town council members in dozens of cities all across North Carolina, many will be faced with an unfamiliar new requirement: Voter ID.

Election day is Tuesday, don't forget to bring your photo ID

Today is election day! People will be heading to the polls Tuesday morning to cast their votes.

What you need to know about Tuesday's local elections

Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, is an election day in North Carolina, with elections for mayor in Durham and Fayetteville, and a town council runoff election in Cary, among others. Polls open 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Who is running, how to vote in local elections on Tuesday

Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, is an election day in North Carolina, with elections for mayor in Durham and Fayetteville, and a town council runoff election in Cary, among others. Polls open 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 10 Election Day: What to know in the Triangle

Tuesday, Oct. 10 is an election day in North Carolina, with municipal elections taking place in Cary, Durham and Fayetteville.

Newly-elected Wake County Sheriff will have to tackle recent increase in violent crime

The winner of the race for Wake County Sheriff will find themselves working to solve issues like staffing shortages among first responders, gun violence towards deputies, building meaningful connections with their community and managing an increase in violent crime in Wake County.

Bo Hines, Wiley Nickel make final push for votes in 13th Congressional District race

Democrat Wiley Nickel and Republican Bo Hines are both vying for your vote this Election Day.

No issues reported at Wake County polling sites

Polls close at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at most North Carolina precincts.

NC's US Senate race called, election results roll in

Polls closed at 7:30 p.m. for most North Carolina precincts. Wake County's unofficial election results began posting online before 8 p.m. However, some Wake County precinct results may arrive after 11:30 p.m., election leaders said.

WRAL Staff

Editorial: Show up! Vote! Make sure your voice is heard

Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022 -- Elections make a difference. That is no understatement when it comes to the significance of voting Tuesday.

Decision 2022: Poll workers train for conflict

Tuesday marks one week until the 2022 midterm election. Leaders nationwide are concerned about potential threats to poll workers and voters leading up to the midterms and on election day.

Big names visit North Carolina ahead of midterm elections

On Tuesday, Republicans held a rally at The Farm at 42 in Selma for a get-out-the-vote rally. Several prominent Republicans are attending, including Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, Republican Senate candidate Ted Budd and 13th congressional district candidate Bo Hines. On Tuesday night in Raleigh, jam band star Dave Matthews is headlining a free get-out-the-vote concert rally with Cheri Beasley and the chairman of the Democratic National Committee, Jaime Harrison.

Early voting starts Thursday in North Carolina

North Carolina's early-voting period for the general election starts Thursday and runs through 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5.

Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer and Travis Fain, WRAL state government reporter

Wake year-round students will have Election Day, Juneteenth off

The changes approved Tuesday follow concerns about school safety on Election Day.

Emily Walkenhorst, WRAL education reporter

Election officials push back against claims of voter fraud in North Carolina

Election officials in North Carolina are pushing back against Fox News. A guest on a recent segment claimed to have proof of systemic voter fraud going in this state. Officials in the state are calling that misinformation.

Turnout numbers could sway Tuesday's vote

The numbers are out for Wake County's early voting and they're not good.

Safety concerns could prompt changes to Wake County schools on Election Day

Changes could be coming again soon to the calendar for the upcoming school year in Wake County.

Wake school board considering canceling school on Election Day

The board also plans to take up a proposal closing year-round schools on Juneteenth.

Emily Walkenhorst, WRAL education reporter

Wake County parents voice concern over voters on campus, ask for teacher workday on Election Day

The Wake County Public School System shares 75 of its buildings with voters on election days. Some parents are concerned about student safety when having to share a building with tens of thousands of voters expected to vote on Nov. 8.

Why Wake County parents are advocating for students to stay home on Election Day

Two Wake County parents are advocating for the Wake County Public School System to hold a teacher workday on Nov. 8.

Chelsea Donovan, WRAL reporter

WRAL News Primary Election Special

WRAL's team of reporters is live with the candidates and breaking down the vote count in this Primary Election Special. Watch it anywhere you stream WRAL.

Turnout steady through primary day

WRAL's Amanda Lamb has been at the polls talking to voters outside the Oberlin Regional Library in Raleigh.

Asian-American community in NC is growing quickly, an opportunity for both political parties

Over the last decade, the state's Asian American population grew by more than 133,000 or 65%, outpacing the state's growth significantly which increased by 9.5%

Ali Ingersoll, WRAL investigative data journalist

Primary election in NC: Polls close; turnout more than doubles that of last mid-term cycle

Polls closed as scheduled at thousands of locations across the state. WRAL will have results online and in the WRAL News app as votes are counted, and will take a look at how November races are shaping up in a special at 9 p.m. on WRAL2.

Amanda Lamb, WRAL reporter