Notes: Election results are tabulated by The Associated Press. Candidates receiving less than 5% support are not shown individually. Demographic, income and education data comes from 2020-2024 American Community Survey five-year estimates. Demographic trends are not shown for special elections or states with fewer than 10 counties reporting above 50%. County-level unemployment data shown are preliminary August 2026 rates, via the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Township-level unemployment data comes from state governments. 2024 presidential margins are based on states’ final certified results, as provided by The Associated Press.
North Carolina election results
North Carolina is seen as Democrats’ best chance of flipping a U.S. Senate seat. Former Gov. Roy Cooper, a Democrat, is considered the favorite to win an open race against Republican nominee Michael Whatley.
The state also has an altered congressional map, with North Carolina Republicans targeting the seat of Democratic Rep. Don Davis. His 1st District race is seen as a toss up, however.
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