Sarah Michels
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Contest for NC House seat in Guilford marred by controversy, but race is still on (opens the original)
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The House Democratic Caucus and the Guilford County Democratic Party may have pulled their support, but Democratic House candidate Shelly Headen is still running to represent northwest Guilford County. A series of Headen’s past social media comments emerged in September, leading to widespread condemnation. Headen faces Rep. John Blust, R-Guilford, in what was originally a highly targeted pickup opportunity for Democrats. House District 62 is classified as a Republican-leaning district this elect
North and Zenger rematch for NC House seat could be another nailbiter (opens the original)
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Before she decided to run for the state legislature in 2024, Amy Taylor North had a conversation with a friend. They were both involved in their community through nonprofits and other groups, but felt like they kept putting out the same fires. They wondered whether it was possible to make longlasting change from outside the political system. Determined, they resolved to run for office. While North’s friend didn’t go through with it, she did. North, a small business owner, called Democratic leade
Election lawsuit season kicks off. Change in NC absentee ballot rules challenged in federal court. (opens the original)
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A group of nonprofit organizations and two voters sued the North Carolina State Board of Elections and two county election boards over new absentee ballot rules, according to a complaint filed Tuesday evening. It’s the first lawsuit of North Carolina’s 2026 election season. It comes after the State Board directed county election boards to spoil absentee ballots when voters do not seal the inner, container-return envelope, regardless of whether the ballot is inside a sealed outer return envelope.
What's up with all these ballot questions in NC in 2026? (opens the original)
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After North Carolina voters choose their candidates, they will see at least three more questions at the bottom of their ballot this fall. These are ballot referendums, or policy questions sent to the voters to decide. State lawmakers are asking voters to decide whether three amendments should be made to the state Constitution — locking in policies on a more permanent basis. On the local level, many counties, cities and towns also need voters’ permission to enter into long-term bond agreements to
What's up with mail-in voting in NC in 2026? (opens the original)
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Beginning Friday, county election boards will start sending out absentee ballots to voters across the state. North Carolina will be the first state in the nation to begin mail-in voting in the 2026 general election. Here’s everything you need to know about absentee voting this election season. This story will be updated as new information comes out. Any registered voter is allowed to vote by mail. It’s used by many North Carolinians who live overseas or are stationed in the military away from ho
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