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2026 Midterms: Results and more
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3. Polls close at 7:30 p.m. WFDD and NPR will be bringing you live special coverage of the returns, with analysis from reporters and local experts. You can find results for all races by using the North Carolina State Board of Elections Results Dashboard.
Guilford voters to decide on quarter-cent sales tax
This election, Guilford County voters will decide whether to implement a quarter-cent sales tax that could generate $19 million a year for teachers.
Officials estimate it would bring in roughly $30 million annually — the bulk of which would go toward teacher salary supplements.
Voters have rejected this same sales tax in several elections, though officials note the previous ballot language didn’t specify where the funding would go.
Roy Cooper looks to flip North Carolina Senate seat by defeating Republican Michael Whatley
Roy Cooper’s winning streak in North Carolina elections will be tested on Tuesday as the former Democratic governor faces off with President Donald Trump’s handpicked candidate Michael Whatley in a state that often sends Republicans to the U.S. Senate.
The race is one of Democrats’ best chances to flip a Republican-held seat as they try to win back control of the chamber. The incumbent, Thom Tillis, is retiring after clashing with Trump last year, setting the stage for an open contest.
Early voting by the numbers
North Carolinians cast nearly 2.8 million early votes. It's a record for a midterm election — up 30% from 2022. The state has 7.8 million registered voters.