With 5th District race undecided, Foxx requests observers to monitor vote count RICHARD CRAVER Winston-Salem Journal Nov 10, 2026 2 hrs ago 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx speaks during a rally on Monday, Sept. 21, 2026, at the Koury Convention Center in Greensboro. Allison Lee Isley,Staff kAmpD AC@G:D:@?2= 32==@ED 2C6 D6E E@ DE2CE 36:?8 4@F?E65 %F6D52J :? E96 C2K@C\E9:? &]$] w@FD6 dE9 s:DEC:4E C246[ #6A] ':C8:?:2 u@II 92D C6BF6DE65 ?@?A2CE:D2? 6=64E:@? @3D6CG6CD 36 2==@H65 E@ >@?:E@C E96 4@F?E]k^AmkAmx? 5@:?8 D@[ u@II :D C6=J:?8 @? 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E@ `_\c s6>@4C2E] k^Am rcraver@wsjournal.com336-727-7376@rcraverWSJ 0 Comments Get Government & Politics updates in your inbox! Stay up-to-date on the latest in local and national government and political topics with our newsletter. Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Most Popular Election 2026 Democrats get wins in Cabarrus County, pick up seat in NC Senate, 2 in House According to data from the N.C. State Board of Elections, 53.27%, 87,283 people, cast a ballot in the election. Foxx's reelection fate may come down to nearly 3,000 provisional ballots According to the state Board of Elections, there are a combined 3,004 provisional ballots in the 10-county district, including 1,606 in Guilfo… NC voters back photo ID expansion, property tax cap, income tax cuts A simple majority of voters is required for the referendums to be enacted. NC Rep. 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Election 2026 Democrats get wins in Cabarrus County, pick up seat in NC Senate, 2 in House According to data from the N.C. State Board of Elections, 53.27%, 87,283 people, cast a ballot in the election.Â
Foxx's reelection fate may come down to nearly 3,000 provisional ballots According to the state Board of Elections, there are a combined 3,004 provisional ballots in the 10-county district, including 1,606 in Guilfo…
NC voters back photo ID expansion, property tax cap, income tax cuts A simple majority of voters is required for the referendums to be enacted.
NC Rep. Virginia Foxx loses reelection but is within striking distance of a recount With all precincts reporting, Foxx’s Democratic opponent Chuck Hubbard led the race 48.7% to 48.66%.
Election 2026 A Democratic wave and more takeaways from the US midterm elections Democrats took control of Congress in Tuesday's U.S. midterm elections. Here are some takeaways.
