Elections2026 primary voter guide: Research NC and Charlotte-area candidates on ballotsThe Charlotte Observer asked federal, state and local candidates for their positions on the big issues on voters’ minds right now.Updated February 19, 2026 at 7:18 AM
ElectionsVoting is starting in NC’s 2026 primary election. Here’s what voters need to knowUpdated February 12, 2026 at 2:41 PM
ElectionsRepublicans fight to keep NC’s Senate seat. Can any of them beat Cooper?Updated February 12, 2026 at 2:35 PM
ElectionsIn Mecklenburg sheriff’s race, will controversy catch up with Garry McFadden?Updated February 12, 2026 at 10:13 AM
ElectionsWhy embattled Rep. Cunningham’s campaign says party backlash won’t work in primaryUpdated February 12, 2026 at 9:32 AM
ElectionsMonifa Drayton can’t ‘wait for space’ in bid to oust Mecklenburg’s Vilma LeakeUpdated February 15, 2026 at 2:43 AM
Elections‘Not going to stop.’ Vilma Leake faces toughest challenge yet in bid for 10th termUpdated February 13, 2026 at 9:00 AM
ElectionsWhy North Mecklenburg could be epicenter of most competitive county commission raceUpdated February 12, 2026 at 11:09 AM
ElectionsWhy Rep. Tim Moore faces progressive party-switcher in Charlotte’s GOP primariesFebruary 12, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Voter GuideMecklenburg sheriff candidates answer questions about ICE relations, juvenile jailUpdated February 20, 2026 at 8:39 AM
Voter GuideIn Mecklenburg’s District 2, Vilma Leake, Monifa Drayton differ on biggest issueUpdated February 19, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Voter GuideMecklenburg Superior Court candidates talk light rail, eCourts, case backlogUpdated February 16, 2026 at 12:24 PM
Voter GuideIn Mecklenburg commission’s District 3 Dunlap, challenger talk about funding for CMSFebruary 14, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Voter GuideWhat are the top issues for NC House District 99 Democratic candidates?February 16, 2026 at 5:36 AM
Voter GuideNorth Mecklenburg’s District 1 commission candidates talk about rising costsFebruary 14, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Voter GuideCabarrus County’s Senate District 34 candidates want tax cuts, higher teacher payUpdated February 13, 2026 at 12:23 PM
Voter GuideMecklenburg County commission at-large candidates talk school funding, taxesFebruary 14, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Voter GuideMecklenburg District Court candidates discuss partisan elections, role of judgesUpdated February 13, 2026 at 11:12 AM
Voter GuideCarla Cunningham, challengers discuss immigration, ICE in House District 106 raceFebruary 13, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Voter GuideTricia Cotham’s primary challenger calls for reform to NC’s teacher pay systemFebruary 13, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Voter GuideCandidates in Lake Norman area’s NC House District 95 talk schools, taxes, growthFebruary 13, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Voter GuideNC House District 55 candidates in Anson, Union call growth most important issueFebruary 13, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Voter GuideIn Charlotte congressional race, 2 Democrats differ on federal role in educationUpdated February 12, 2026 at 9:25 AM
Voter GuideIn 14th US House District, all but 1 candidate says working families are strugglingFebruary 12, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Voter Guide3 in WNC’s crowded 11th US House District race say Helene recovery is top priorityFebruary 9, 2026 at 5:00 AM
