Voter GuideWhat Charlotte voters should know about 6 referendums they’ll see on their ballotVoters will decide on bond packages and three proposed constitutional amendments, including one that could set property tax levy limits.Updated November 3, 2026 at 9:55 AM
ElectionsLast NC Supreme Court race led to clash over votes. Now another seat is up for grabsUpdated November 2, 2026 at 1:07 PM
Voter Guide2026 Observer Voter Guide: What you need to know before Nov. 3 electionUpdated October 23, 2026 at 3:16 PM
ElectionsCentral NC congressional candidates clash on immigration enforcement, prioritiesUpdated October 21, 2026 at 12:18 PM
Voter GuideNC Rep. Tricia Cotham eked out a win in 2024. Is she more vulnerable in 2026?Updated October 20, 2026 at 9:04 AM
Voter Guide2026 voter guide: Research NC and Charlotte-area candidates on November ballotsUpdated October 20, 2026 at 9:03 AM
ElectionsMost NC congressional races aren’t expected to be close. This one is an exceptionUpdated October 20, 2026 at 9:03 AM
Voter GuideVoting has begun in NC’s 2026 midterm election. What voters need to knowUpdated October 19, 2026 at 8:29 AM
ElectionsChallengers to Republican congressional incumbent on oversight, Iran warUpdated October 16, 2026 at 1:22 PM
Voter GuideSeat flips? Surprise upsets? Charlotte-area legislative races to watch in 2026Updated October 16, 2026 at 9:42 AM
Voter GuideVoter Guide: Who is running for Mecklenburg Soil and Water Conservation board?Updated October 15, 2026 at 9:02 AM
Voter GuideIt’s not just the Democrat. Both in 12th Congressional District say economy is worseUpdated October 15, 2026 at 8:59 AM
Voter GuideCandidates for open NC Court of Appeals seat speak on judicial ethics, recusalsUpdated October 14, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Voter GuideNC Court of Appeals candidates weigh in on new proposed powers for chief justiceUpdated October 14, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Voter GuideHow candidates for NC Supreme Court say they’d interpret the law, constitutionUpdated October 14, 2026 at 1:55 PM
ElectionsChallenger for NC seat says Congress has given up too much powerUpdated October 14, 2026 at 1:52 PM
Politics & GovernmentCandidates for Congress in NC battleground focus on Helene recovery, the economyUpdated October 14, 2026 at 1:50 PM
Voter GuideTwo NC challengers’ views on immigration, ‘forever wars’ and the economyUpdated October 14, 2026 at 1:46 PM
Voter GuideAI, spending, Medicare for All: What 4th district candidates would tackle firstUpdated October 14, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Voter GuideHow congressional candidates for Eastern NC differ on voting laws, the economyUpdated October 14, 2026 at 1:43 PM
Voter GuideRaleigh lawmaker wants to hold Trump accountable. Where her challengers stand.Updated October 14, 2026 at 1:41 PM
Voter GuideEastern NC congressional candidates on priorities, ICE and the economyUpdated October 14, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Voter GuideNC Democrat in 6th District says economy getting worse. GOP incumbent didn’t respondOctober 14, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Voter Guide8th US House District candidate wants police officers charged if they misuse FlockOctober 14, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Voter Guide2 of 10th US House District candidates think NC economy is worse. 1 didn’t answerUpdated October 13, 2026 at 2:43 PM