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All of The News & Observer’s endorsements in 2026 statewide elections | Opinion

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Your guide to understanding the three constitutional amendments on the NC ballot

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What to know about the 5 local bonds on Wake County ballots

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Who are the NC candidates on your ballot? Read about them in our voter guide

Voters line up outside the John Chavis Memorial Park Community Center in Raleigh before the start of early voting Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026. — Voters line up outside the John Chavis Memorial Park Community Center in Raleigh before the start of early voting Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com

‘Technical issues’ cause Election Day delays in 4 NC counties. What voters should know

‘Technical issues’ cause Election Day delays in 4 NC counties. What voters should know

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Still haven’t voted? What to know about casting your ballot on Election Day in NC

Still haven’t voted? What to know about casting your ballot on Election Day in NC

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These are the NC legislature’s battleground races to watch on election night

These are the NC legislature’s battleground races to watch on election night

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Politics & Government

Former NC Insurance Department employee sues Mike Causey, claims sexual harassment

Former NC Insurance Department employee sues Mike Causey, claims sexual harassment

The N&O earlier this year reported former employee April Taylor’s claims of inappropriate behavior by Mike Causey, including improper texts.

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Duke’s Diaz sees Doeren’s firing at NC State as part of bigger football problem

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The first win was ugly. But Michael Malone’s with UNC basketball in this process

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NC State wins in Justin Gainey’s head coaching debut: ‘I love this place’

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NC State basketball starts Justin Gainey era right. Observations from the win

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New retail firsts for popular Triangle shopping center. Here’s what we know

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‘Technical issues’ cause Election Day delays in 4 NC counties. What voters should know

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Duke’s Diaz sees Doeren’s firing at NC State as part of bigger football problem

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Is Election Day a holiday? Do you get the day off work and school in NC?

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‘Technical issues’ cause Election Day delays in 4 NC counties. What voters should know

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Feds escalate investigation of Duke med school admissions — after UNC made a deal

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Gov. Stein warns census changes could cost NC a House seat and federal money

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Wake Co. will invest millions in a smaller Lake Crabtree park. What’s in the plans?

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Wake Co. will invest millions in a smaller Lake Crabtree park. What’s in the plans?

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Police seeking tips after a man was shot and killed in Raleigh. What we know

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Phishing scam targeting customers of this popular RDU budget airline. What to know

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Phishing scam targeting customers of this popular RDU budget airline. What to know

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