Republican legislators offered a redrawn U.S. House district map for North Carolina on Thursday, seeking to help President Donald Trump retain GOP control of Congress by attempting to thwart the reelection of the Democrat now in the state's only swing seat.

Early voting for North Carolina’s municipal elections officially kicks off on Thursday, October 16, and voters in Mecklenburg County can now cast their ballots ahead of Election Day.

Early voting has commenced for North Carolina's November 2025 municipal elections across 380 municipalities, ending November 1. With low odd-year turnout, locals are urged to vote for leaders who impact community decisions.

Hundreds of North Carolina cities and towns from Murphy to Manteo — and Canton to Calabash — will elect mayors and municipal boards on Nov. 4. If you’re not in a larger community, finding news coverage of the candidates and issues can be tricky.

Early voting for North Carolina's municipal elections begins on October 16, with various local positions and referenda on the ballot. Voters have multiple voting options, including in-person, absentee,

The state remains the only one in the nation where governors are explicitly barred from vetoing electoral maps — a legacy of 1990s reforms and now shaping partisan battles.

Republican lawmakers in North Carolina are seeking public input on a proposal to redraw the state's congressional districts.

Right now, NC Republicans have 10 of 14 seats in the U.S. House. They are hoping that with a new congressional map, they can have an 11 to 3 advantage.

Officials say voters whose records are still incomplete on Election Day may be asked to cast provisional ballots.