2,232 NC absentee ballots accepted Friday, cumulative total now 27,854. Top 3 counties Wake 5,009; Mecklenburg 3,053; Buncombe 1,450. Images top 12 counties, voter party affiliation, top 15 cities. #ncpol

2,232 NC absentee ballots accepted Friday, cumulative total now 27,854. Top 3 counties Wake 5,009; Mecklenburg 3,053; Buncombe 1,450. Images top 12 counties, voter party affiliation, top 15 cities. #ncpol
This tweet from after the 2020 election should disqualify Mike Schietzelt.
Translation: state legislators like him who gerrymander themselves into power can then also steal a presidential election despite the will of the people.
Wake County GOP urges voters to reject all county, local bond referenda, including schools. GOP calls school bond 'just another tax.' Friends of Wake say the bond is a 'fiscally responsible' way to pay for critical school needs. www.newsobserver.com/news/politic... #ncpol #nced #wcpss
Some state election officials have warned their residents in recent months that using prediction markets to place money on elections is illegal. Others are locked in litigation with the platforms. ncnewsline.com/2026/10/09/r... @jonshorman.bsky.social #ncpol
Why Cary school board candidates disagree on a $680M Wake County school bond referendum. Cheryl Alexis and Brian Olson are running against school board chair Tyler Swanson for the District 9 Wake County school board seat. www.newsobserver.com/news/politic... #ncpol #nced #wcpss
How northwest Wake County school board candidates differ on their top priorities. Jacob Arthur, Amita Gupta and Maddie Segal are running for the District 7 seat being vacated by Chris Heagarty. www.newsobserver.com/news/politic... #ncpol #nced #wcpss
Our week in review:
• Check registration
• Know the Oct. 9 deadline
• Review your sample ballot
• Prepare photo ID
• Know the early-voting dates
#TrustedNeighbors #NCPol #Elections🗳️ #EarlyVoting #Civics🇺🇸
NC State University will have shuttle service from Talley Student Center and Centennial Campus Oct 21-31 to the early voting site at NCSU Business Services, 1220 Varsity Drive (Western Blvd at Gorman St). These are the last 10 days of early voting, (Fall break is Oct 17-20) #ncpol
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BREAKING NEWS!!!
Join us Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 6:30 pm for a special opportunity to meet three candidates on November's ballot!
Judges Toby Hampson, Christine Walcyzk & John Arrowood are all candidates for the NC Court of Appeals! #ncpol #appellatecourts #HD27
The gas tax suspension takes effect immediately, but prices may not fall quickly ncnewsline.com/2026/10/09/n... @lauraleslie.bsky.social #ncpol #nc
Last call: NC's voter registration deadline is TODAY at 5pm. Text three people and ask if they're registered. Missed it? You can still register and vote at an early voting site Oct. 15–31. Find yours now at demnc.co/voteearly #ncpol #voteredweek #nc
We’ve got some important dates coming up
Please, make sure you have a plan to vote early and in person and that you have the proper voter ID.
Got questions? Go to paulbarringer.com/vote for more information.
NC voter registration thru Thur 10/8 is 7,877,978, net* +2,363 from Wednesday. Changes by party:
Democratic +864
Republican +51
Unaffiliated +1,425
Libertarian +10
Green +13
GOP margin over Dem now 654
Unaffiliated margin over GOP 835,660.
*net=new voters less removals
See image.
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