Economy May 13 Tax cuts collide with inflation as voters weigh Trump's economy in the midterms By Bill Barrow, Associated Press
Politics Mar 04 Takeaways from the first elections of 2026 midterms For all the focus on Texas, elections in North Carolina could have a bigger impact on which party ultimately wins the Senate majority in the fall. By Steven Sloan, Associated Press
Politics Mar 03 North Carolina primary could set up Roy Cooper vs Michael Whatley in pivotal Senate race North Carolina’s U.S. Senate primary will set up a high-stakes race in the fall that could decide control of the chamber. By Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press
Politics Mar 02 What to expect in North Carolina's midterm primaries North Carolina voters will narrow down the field of candidates Tuesday in a competitive U.S. Senate race that could decide control of the closely divided chamber in November. By Robert Yoon, Associated Press
Politics Sep 22 Ukrainian refugee's murder becomes flashpoint in 2026 North Carolina Senate race The stabbing death of a Ukrainian refugee on a North Carolina commuter train has become an early flashpoint in what will be a lengthy and expensive U.S. Senate campaign. By Gary Robertson, Associated Press
Jul 28 Former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper announces run for Senate in North Carolina By Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press Former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper will run for the U.S. Senate in North Carolina, giving Democrats a proven statewide winner in an open-seat race that is expected to be one of the most competitive 2026 contests. Continue reading
Oct 02 WATCH: Biden and North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper hold briefing on Helene recovery By News Desk and Associated Press President Joe Biden and North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper held a news briefing Wednesday on the state's recovery efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Continue reading
Aug 22 WATCH: Gov. Roy Cooper speaks at 2024 Democratic National Convention By Vivian Hoang North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper spoke Thursday on the final night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, an evening focused on the future as Kamala Harris formally accepts her party’s nomination for president. Continue reading
Jul 22 The 4 Democrats who are top contenders to be a running mate for Kamala Harris By Associated Press As support coalesces around Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party's nominee for president, the conversation has turned to a potential running mate. Continue reading
Oct 10 North Carolina Republicans enact voting changes that weaken governor's ability to oversee elections By Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press North Carolina Republicans have enacted vote-count restrictions and weakened the governor's ability to oversee elections and other state regulatory bodies by overriding Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper's vetoes. Continue reading