North Carolina midterm elections 2026
The gist
North Carolina polls closed at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 3 after over 2.8 million early ballots.
The state's Senate and toss-up House races could shape which party controls Congress.
How it unfolded
- Feb 12, 2026Early voting for the primary began and ran through Feb. 28, with the primary held March 3.
- Jul 2026The N.C. State Board of Elections approved a rule making it easier to reject mail-in ballots by requiring voters to explain any irregularities in writing before their votes are counted.
- Aug 5, 2026Republican U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards dropped his reelection bid for the District 11 seat after a sexual harassment investigation.