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North Carolina balance of power
Voters are closely watching North Carolina election results to see how they impact the balance of power in the state.
The North Carolina General Assembly is made up of 50 state senators and 120 state representatives. All members serve a 2-year term, with no term limits.
While Republicans hold a majority in the State House (71) and Senate (30), North Carolina’s governor is a Democrat, who can veto their actions. Overriding a gubernatorial veto requires a three-fifths (60%) majority in both chambers. When all members are present, that means 30 votes in the Senate and 72 votes in the House.
Here’s how your vote changes that dynamic for the next two years.
Who will represent me in the N.C General Assembly?
Expect a few new faces in the General Assembly come January. In 2026, just 59 of 71 incumbent Republicans are running for re-election, while 46 of 47 incumbent Democrats are running for re-election.
Here’s how the North Carolina election results for 2026 break down, district-by-district.
(Search your home address to find your representative.)
Constitutional amendments on the ballot
In North Carolina, voters are deciding on two ballot questions regarding property and income tax rates. Voters will choose whether they are FOR or AGAINST:
- A Constitutional amendment requiring limits on property tax increases by local governments.
- A Constitutional amendment to keep the State income tax rate from being raised higher than three and one-half percent (3.5%).
Adding Voter ID to N.C. constitution
North Carolina voters are required to show identification, whether they vote in person or mail in a ballot. This year, voters will choose whether to enshrine that requirement in the state constitution.
Republican lawmakers said the constitutional change is necessary to prevent courts and future lawmakers from changing the rules. Democrat lawmakers have spoken out against the amendment, saying it adds an unnecessary hurdle for voters.
Voters will choose whether they are FOR or AGAINST:
- A Constitutional amendment to require all voters, not just those presenting to vote in person, to present photo identification before voting.
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North Carolina’s next senator: Roy Cooper or Michael Whatley
We know well that North Carolina is a “purple” state. North Carolina State Board of Election data shows about 2.3 million of our neighbors are registered Republican voters and another 2.3 million are registered as Democrats. Almost a million more — 3.2 million — are registered as independents.
That explains in part why you saw so many ads for Roy Cooper or Michael Whatley, the major party candidates for NC’s open U.S. Senate seat, and why there is nationwide interest in the result of North Carolina’s senate race.
2026 Election results across the country
Democrats are vying to re-take seats in the U.S. House and Senate to be able to counter the power of President Donald Trump and the current Republican majority. And it is close.
Democrats need to gain four seats to win a majority in the Senate, and just three in the House.
Voter Guides from across North Carolina
The ELECTION HUB
The Charlotte Ledger’s Election Hub provides detailed information for voters in Mecklenburg, Gaston and Cabarrus counties. The Election Hub also partnered with the Wake Forest University School of Law Pro Bono Project to research state and local judicial candidates and created an illustrated ballot for Mecklenburg County voters.
ENLACE LATINO NC
Enlace Latino NC’s Voter Guide, Guía Elecciones 2026 Carolina del Norte is a fully bilingual resource covering key dates, registration, voter ID and eligibility requirements. The guide also spotlights more than 20 Latino candidates running across the state.
The Assembly
The Assembly Network’s Election Guide offers a tool to look up your ballot and see summaries of candidates using staff reporting and other news coverage. Find individual guides for The INDY, CityView and Border Belt Independent, along with original election reporting.
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