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North Carolina had few elections Tuesday that were being watched as indicators of where the state or country might move politically. Democrats one state to our north cruised to victory in the Virginia governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general’s races.

Elections in Cary, Durham, Fayetteville and beyond will determine local leaders. Here’s what you need to know about voting rules and how to find information on the candidates.

Across North Carolina, voters went to the polls to vote for mayors and board members who lead their local governments. In many of those cities and towns, voters turned out for Democrats, part of a “blue wave” that reflected national trends. Charlotte GOP lost big on election night. Is it final nail in coffin for Republicans?

Many voters say they are concerned about too-rapid development in major cities as they cast votes in council races across NC in 2025.

Voters in Forsyth County are deciding on a number of races, including some mayoral and city council seats. Results for elections are expected after polls close at 7:30 p.m. on Election Night. Check back here for the latest updates.

In-person voting begins on Tuesday, Nov. 4, as most North Carolina municipalities hold elections in odd-numbered years, including this one. Voters will elect representatives for local government offices, such as mayor and councilperson, and some municipalities may also decide on issues like property taxes.

Both chambers of the North Carolina General Assembly recently approved a new congressional map, with the new lines set to take effect for the 2026 midterm elections. The new districts, passed on party-line votes, are specifically designed to give Republicans an additional congressional seat, a reality that legislative leaders did little to deny.

Voters in Charlotte, North Carolina, have reelected Democratic Mayor Vi Lyles after safety concerns in the city increased following a recent stabbing on a commuter train.

Donald Trump is planning to appoint a right-wing election denier to serve as a U.S. attorney in North Carolina.

View your personal sample ballot before you head to the polls by visiting the site below. Make sure to enter your first and last name to locate your voter record and then scroll down to the “Your Sample Ballot” section. How did you vote in the last election? Check here to see your voting record with the North Carolina State Board of Elections.