Informing voters along the Crystal Coast
Learn about candidates running for federal, state and local offices across Carteret and Onslow counties, in North Carolina’s newly redrawn First and Third Congressional Districts, from The Carteret County News-Times.
for voters
Do you know who’s on your ballot this year?
If not, look no further. Election Watch aims to provide Carteret and Onslow County voters with all that they need to make informed decisions at the polls this year.
Read about candidates
Acquaint yourself with candidates, read our reporting and tune in to candidate interviews conducted by our staff
Take our poll
Let us know who you plan to vote for and enter our raffle for a free, one-year subscription to our newspapers and website
Vote with intention
Take to the polls on March 3 and November 3, equipped to secure a strong future for the Crystal Coast
Candidate Interviews
February 18, 2026
U.S. House of Representatives NC-01 Candidate Bobby Hanig (R)
February 18, 2026
U.S. Senate Candidate Michael Whatley (R)
February 13, 2026
U.S. Senate Candidate Robert Colon (D)
What we’re covering:
34
Races
Taking place in Carteret and Onslow counties, across federal, state and local levels of government.
88
Candidates
In the running across the 34 different races taking place in Carteret and Onslow counties.
188,306
Registered Voters
Will be choosing the future leaders of Carteret and Onslow Counties (NC State Board of Elections Data).
Featured races
Federal Contests
Learn more about the candidates running for North Carolina’s open seat in the U.S. Senate, and the newly redrawn First and Third Congressional Districts
State Contests
We’re covering races in the State Senate, the N.C. House of Representatives, the N.C. Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, Superior Courts and District Courts
Local Contests
Find out more about candidates running for Carteret and Onslow County Commissioners, Boards of Education as well as those running for Clerk of Court and Sheriff
