Recent Analysis
2026 Primary Election Guide
It's hard to believe, but the 2026 Primary Election is here. We've tallied the early votes and offered some insights on those on here. The following is a guide for what to watch when the polls close tonight. Remember, you can track the results as they're posted to...
Analysis Archive
Fundraising in Competitive Legislative Districts
North Carolina’s House and Senate candidates are heading into the general election with war chests totaling more than $13 million in cash on hand. This week, we’re taking a closer look at where that money is and what it means for each chamber’s competitive races....
Election 2026: NC Senate Fundraising
This week, we take a closer look at campaign finance in the North Carolina Senate, where candidates collectively raised nearly $11 million through the primary election. In total, 15 Senate primaries were contested—4 on the Democratic side and 11 on the Republican...
Election 2026: NC House Fundraising
The U.S. Senate race is poised to shatter fundraising and spending records in North Carolina in 2026. But significant money is flowing into North Carolina’s legislative races, too, as Democrats try to break the Republican supermajority in the Senate and working...
Top Takeaways from Tuesday’s Primary
With fewer and fewer competitive counties and districts across North Carolina, primary elections have become more consequential. And as a result, they have become more competitive, expensive, and bitter. There were more than three dozen legislative primaries and...
