Top Story Spotlight Democrats get wins in Cabarrus County, pick up seat in NC Senate, 2 in House William Chapman Nov 3, 2026 1 hr ago 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Voters in Cabarrus County turned out in large numbers for the 2026 general election.kAmp44@C5:?8 E@ 52E2 7C@> E96 }]r] $E2E6 q@2C5 @7 t=64E:@?D[ db]afT[ @C gf[agb A6@A=6[ 42DE 2 32==@E :? E96 6=64E:@?] k^AmkAm%96 >2;@C:EJ @7 G@E6CD :? E96 4@F?EJ H2?E65 s6>@4C2ED E@ C6AC6D6?E E96> =@42==J 2?5 :? DE2E6 @77:46D]k^AmkAms6>@4C2ED A:4<65 FA @?6 D62E :? E96 DE2E6 $6?2E6 2?5 EH@ D62ED :? E96 DE2E6 w@FD6] k^Am kAm'@E6CD 2=D@ 49@D6 s6>@4C2ED E@ C6AC6D6?E E96> @? 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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. William Chapman Author email Follow William Chapman Close Get email notifications on {{subject}} daily! Your notification has been saved. There was a problem saving your notification. {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Save Manage followed notifications Close Followed notifications Please log in to use this feature Log In Don't have an account? Sign Up Today Related to this story Most Popular Cabarrus County General Election in-person early voting begins Thursday Beginning Thursday, Oct. 15, Cabarrus voters can cast their ballot at four locations across the county. 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Cabarrus County General Election in-person early voting begins Thursday Beginning Thursday, Oct. 15, Cabarrus voters can cast their ballot at four locations across the county.
What the property tax amendment on your ballot tells NC lawmakers to do If voters choose to pass the amendment, the General Assembly would be required to pass new legislation that would instill a levy limit, meanin…
Ballot markings won't void your vote, NC officials say Don't fall for it. North Carolina election officials say a viral claim about poll workers marking ballots is false.Â
Phones? Political buttons? Guns? What you may and may not bring to cast your vote in NC As voters prepare for Election Day in less than two weeks, some questions might arise: May I bring my smartphone into the booth? What about my…
