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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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Crime

NC man convicted of Faith Hedgepeth’s murder asks for new trial, cites 4 issues

NC man convicted of Faith Hedgepeth’s murder asks for new trial, cites 4 issues

Miguel Salguero Olivares seeks a new trial citing these four issues. He was convicted of murdering and raping the UNC student last month.

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

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

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

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Trendy bakery chain has closed several Triangle locations this year

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

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

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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

Crime

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

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