Do you know who’s on your ballot this year?

If not, look no further. Here’s what you can take away from Election Watch:

Learn about candidates

Acquaint yourself with candidates, read our reporting and tune in to candidate interviews conducted by our staff

Understand ballot provisions

Acquaint yourself with the three ballot issues that you’ll be voting on, alongside your choice candidates

Vote with intention

Know who’s on your ballot and make your voting plan before taking to the polls on or before November 3

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



February 26, 2026

U.S. House of Representatives NC-01 Candidate Laurie Buckhout

February 18, 2026

U.S. House of Representatives NC-01 Candidate Bobby Hanig (R)

February 18, 2026

U.S. Senate Candidate Michael Whatley (R)