North Carolina election results are in. When will they be official?
North Carolina voters delivered major shifts in both federal and state legislative power. When will the results be official?
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House Speaker Johnson won't seek reelection as Democrats usher in new era with sweep of the House and the Senate
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Tim Moore loses reelection bid in US House stunner
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Democrat Aaron Ford wins in Nevada, becoming first Black man elected governor west of the Mississippi
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Chuck Hubbard leads Virginia Foxx by 99 votes in NC 5th District | Recount likely in US House race
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Democrats win control of North Carolina House, cut gap in Senate | 2026 election results
Republicans have controlled the state House since 2010.
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Midterm election brings wave of historic firsts for some states and the US
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Democrat Josh Turek wins election to US Senate from Iowa
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Pastor Adam Hamilton ousts GOP incumbent Roger Marshall, Democrats' 1st Senate win in Kansas in 94 years
Democrat Adam Hamilton won election Tuesday to the U.S. Senate representing Kansas, defeating Republican incumbent Roger Marshall.
Democrat Gina Hinojosa wins election for governor in Texas
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Sherrod Brown flips Senate seat in Ohio for Democrats by ousting Sen. Jon Husted
Former U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown defeated Republican incumbent Jon Husted in Ohio on Tuesday, flipping the seat for the Democrats.
North Carolina voters pass three constitutional amendments
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Democrat James Talarico flips a US Senate seat in Texas
Democrat James Talarico won election Tuesday to the U.S. Senate representing Texas, defeating Republican Ken Paxton.
Democrat Ken McCool defeats incumbent Republican Tricia Cotham in NC House race
Challenger Ken McCool flipped a key House seat for North Carolina Democrats, ousting controversial Republican Rep. Tricia Cotham.
Motorcyclist running from law enforcement killed in crash in Burke County, North Carolina troopers say
The crash happened Tuesday afternoon on NC-18 near Zero Mull Road. The North Carolina State Highway patrol says the motorcyclist was running for law enforcement.
Democrat Amy Acton defeats Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio governor’s race
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Democrat Annie Andrews wins election to US Senate from South Carolina
Democrat Annie Andrews defeated Republican incumbent Darline Graham for the U.S. Senate seat in South Carolina.
2026 Alaska US Senate election results: Dan Sullivan vs. Mary Peltola
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Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms makes history by winning Georgia governor's race
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Track the results of the Florida U.S. Senate race in real-time using this interactive, county-by-county map.
Two pedestrians killed in two days in York County; one crash occurred on road already flagged for safety concerns
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Democrat Jamie Ager wins US House race for NC's 11th District
Democrat Jamie Ager takes the U.S. House seat currently held by Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards.
Republican Ashley Moody wins reelection to US Senate from Florida
Republican Ashley Moody won election Tuesday to the U.S. Senate representing Florida, defeating Democrat Angie Nixon.
Democrat Roy Cooper wins election to US Senate from North Carolina, flips Republican seat
Democrat Roy Cooper won election Tuesday to the U.S. Senate representing North Carolina, defeating Republican Michael Whatley, the Associated Press called.
Chris Pappas defeats John E. Sununu to keep New Hampshire US Senate seat in Democratic hands
Democrat Chris Pappas won election Tuesday to the U.S. Senate representing New Hampshire, defeating Republican John Sununu.
Democrat Jon Ossoff wins reelection to US Senate from Georgia
Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff has won reelection from Georgia. Holding his seat was critical to his party's hopes of flipping control of the Senate.
Florida US Senate live election night results: Ashley Moody vs. Angie Dixon
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Rain chances increase tonight, linger through Friday before a cooler Charlotte weekend
Iowa US Senate race election results: Who won between Ashley Hinson and Josh Turek?
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Miami, Georgia, Utah and Indiana are the top 4 teams in the initial College Football Playoff rankings
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2026 Texas Governor race election results: Who won between Greg Abbott and Gina Hinojosa?
Gov. Greg Abbott has conceded to Democrat Gina Hinojosa in the race for Texas governor. Track the results using this interactive map.
Live election night results: Who won the Texas Senate race 2026 between Ken Paxton and James Talarico?
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2026 Kansas US Senate live election night results | Roger Marshall vs. Adam Hamilton
In a pivotal race for U.S. Senate control, Sen. Roger Marshall, endorsed by President Trump, faces Adam Hamilton, a pastor and "independent-minded Democrat."
Michigan Senate live election results: Who won between Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed?
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South Carolina US Senate race live election results | Who won between Darline Graham and Annie Andrews?
Track the results of the South Carolina U.S. Senate race between Darline Graham and Annie Andrews in real-time using this interactive, county-by-county map.
Live 2026 election night results: House and Senate maps by state and district
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2026 Maine Senate race election results: Who won between Susan Collins and Troy Jackson?
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Fort Mill School District files court documents to get involved in Silfab Solar dispute
Superintendent Grey Young confirmed the district filed motions on Saturday to intervene in the dispute between Silfab Solar and York County.
2026 New Hampshire US Senate election results | Who won between Chris Pappas and John E. Sununu?
Track the results of the New Hampshire U.S. Senate race between Rep. Chris Pappas and Republican John E. Sununu in real-time using this interactive map.
2026 Georgia governor race election results: Who won between Rick Jackson and Keisha Lance Bottoms?
Track the results in real-time using this interactive, county-by-county map.
2026 Georgia US Senate election results: Who won between Jon Ossoff and Mike Collins?
Track the results in real-time using this interactive, county-by-county map.
Ohio governor's race live election results: Who won between Amy Acton and Vivek Ramaswamy?
Track the results of the Ohio governor's race between Democrat Dr. Amy Acton and Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in real-time using the interactive, county-by-county map.
Voting hours extension request denied in Watauga County over disruptive voter
Watauga County officials said a disruptive voter caused a 15-minute delay at a Boone voting location.
Maine Shaker Sister June Carpenter, one of the last in the U.S., dies at 88
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Live results: Ohio US Senate special election | Sherrod Brown vs. Jon Husted
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Mecklenburg County gun deaths decline, young people remain at risk, new data shows
County leaders are looking to community-based programs, including YAP’s Alternatives to Violence initiative, to help prevent shootings.
Man kills woman in apparent Rock Hill murder-suicide, police say
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Bethesda Game Studios unveils 'Sentinel' as title for 'The Elder Scrolls VI' in 40th anniversary video
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24-year-old woman running New York City Marathon for charity dies after collapsing nearly 2 miles from the finish
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Justice Department sends 1,000 election monitors across 50 states
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Plane parts found as far as 3.8 miles from crash site in South Florida, NTSB official says
Investigators found part of the tail of the jet that crashed in South Florida more than a mile from the crater caused when the aircraft made impact.
'Embarrassing day for me' | Carson Hocevar suspended for final NASCAR race of 2026
Spire Motorsports suspended Carson Hocevar for intentional contact with Austin Cindric at Martinsville.
Daily Dose: Health insurance scam alerts, a surprise billing standoff and possible changes to pregnant worker protections
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Escaped Tennessee prisoner captured in Missouri after 9-day manhunt
Officers took Tennessee escaped prisoner Jacob Morley into custody after a nine-day manhunt that spanned multiple states.
Man charged with mailing hundreds of letters containing powder to officials ahead of the election
Federal authorities charged an Oklahoma man with sending hundreds of letters containing nonhazardous white powder to public officials.
Monroe Police searching for missing 16-year-old who could be in Charlotte area
Police reported that Bentley Burhans was last seen Friday, Sept. 11.
Man described as ‘indecently clad’ enters St. Patrick’s Catholic School lobby, letter says
St. Patrick’s Catholic School told parents an "indecently clad" man entered the front lobby Monday before a resource officer escorted him off campus.
Hornets’ parent company joins deal to buy Uptown’s Queen City Quarter
Lincoln Property Company, Vision Ventures, and Hornets Sports & Entertainment are acquiring Queen City Quarter in Uptown to revitalize the area.
Why are there no NBA games on Election Day?
The NBA encourages fans to vote by not scheduling games on Election Day, with its "Get in the Game. VOTE." campaign.
Suspect arrested after deadly shooting sparked overnight search in Gaston County
Jeffery Martin faces a first-degree murder charge after investigators say a person was shot and killed on Old Church Road Monday night.
Election Day | Discounts on rideshares and transportation to the polls
Need to get to a polling place to cast your ballot? Here are discounts to get you where you need to go.
Nicole Taylor, country singer in triplet trio Taylor Red, dies at 35
Nicole Taylor, a member of the country music trio Taylor Red, has died at age 35 after a battle with breast cancer, her sisters announced on social media.
Interactive map: Live results from key races in the Carolinas
North and South Carolina voters could determine the balance of power in Congress with races for the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House on the ballot.
'Dancing with the Stars' winner, 'Bachelor' alum arrested on second DWI charge in 13 months
Melissa Rycroft Strickland, who was a contestant on "The Bachelor" and "Dancing with the Stars," was arrested for the second time in 13 months.
US will halt $4B in aid to Israel as the Mideast ally shifts to buying military hardware, President Trump says
President Donald Trump said the U.S. will stop providing $4 billion in aid each year to Israel in 2027 but will sell arms to its closest ally in the Middle East.
Spanish soccer player dies after on-field collision
Spanish police have opened an investigation into possible involuntary manslaughter after a 30-year-old Tenerife soccer player died following an on-field collision.
Pedestrian struck, killed by pickup truck in Rock Hill, police say
The crash happened along Cherry Road near Oakland Avenue on Monday evening.
Will mail be delivered on Election Day?
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Taylor Kinney, Miranda Rae Mayo preview milestone 300th episode of 'Chicago Fire'
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Actors who portrayed Weasley twins preview Season 3 as hosts of 'Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking'
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LIVE UPDATES: Midterm election results as Democrats take control of Congress
Election Day will determine the balance of power in Congress and a host of other issues across the U.S. Here's the latest from across the country.
Annie Andrews defeats Darline Graham in South Carolina's US Senate race, first Democrat to win since 1998
Annie Andrews defeated Sen. Darline Graham, according to an Associated Press projection.
Democrats win the US House and take unified control of Congress
Democrats won the U.S. Senate and were on the brink of winning the House on Tuesday. Here's the latest.