2026 elections | The North Carolina Independent

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Protesters against Harvey West

Harvey West’s involvement with Republican candidates at issue in NC elections

Jennifer Balkcom

Balkcom is short on answers to questions about her plans for North Carolina

Scales of justice and and a gavel.

North Carolina judicial candidates attended a fundraiser hosted by Harvey West Jr.

Michael Whatley, North Carolina senatorial candidate, greets delegates as he takes the stage at the Republican convention in Dallas, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026.

Michael Whatley defends federal recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene

North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper holds a news conference in the state Administration Building on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021, in Raleigh

Roy Cooper pushes back against criticism of his record on crime

Facade of the North Carolina Supreme Court Building in Raleigh on April 17, 2018.

Justice Anita Earls faces Republican Sarah Stevens in Supreme Court reelection bid

The Chemours Company, Fayetteville Works in White Oak, North Carolina, on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025.

Roy Cooper fought PFAS contamination as governor

Chuck Edwards

Republicans choose a nominee to replace scandal-plagued Chuck Edwards

Graphic with a background of transparent one hundred dollar bills with an electric transmission line in the foreground.

Michael Whatley holds Duke Energy stock as the utility seeks a rate hike

This combo image shows North Carolina Democratic Senate candidate former Gov. Roy Cooper, left, and Republican candidate former RNC Chairman Michael Whatley, both speaking at separate primary election night watch parties Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Cooper and Whatley vie for open North Carolina US Senate seat

The U.S. Capitol is seen beyond vines in Washington, D.C. on February 24, 2026 ahead of President Trump's upcoming State of the Union address.

These are the elections coming up this year in North Carolina