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The small eastern North Carolina town of Whitakers has a tie for one of the spots on its Board of Commissioners, and it's being settled Monday by drawing a name from a box. And for one of the candidates,

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.

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.

Tim Hoegemeyer will now serve as the board’s general counsel, Jason Tyson as the director of external affairs and Leah Byers as legislative liaison to the board.

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.

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.

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.