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Elections from local newsrooms

From WECT, WWAYTV3 and 3 more newsrooms, gathered by TMI, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. WECT36 minutes ago

    Early voting up nearly 40% in New Hanover County as state sees record-breaking turnout

    More people voted early in North Carolina this election than in any other previous midterm election.

  2. WWAYTV344 minutes ago

    AI-generated political ads raise concerns in North Carolina

    With polls set to open across North Carolina for Election Day, artificial intelligence has emerged as a new tool in political campaigns, raising questions about how technology is changing campaign attacks and making it harder for voters to distinguish fact from fiction.

  3. Port City Daily1 hour ago

    One-third of voters have cast early ballots statewide — and locally

    SOUTHEASTERN N.C. — A little more than one-third of voters have turned out early for the 2026 midterm elections statewide, according to the North Carolina Board of Elections’ data. The amount of early voters also increased by 30% compared to 2022’s midterms; these trends mirror voter turnout in the tri-county region as well. Early voting officially

  4. WHQR6 hours ago

    New Hanover County voters surpass 2022, 2018 early voting numbers

    The 15 days of early voting have finished — and more New Hanover County voters turned out compared to the 2022 and 2018 midterms. Turnout was up 37% from 2022 and 39% from 2018, which had an additional early voting day.

  5. Port City Daily6 hours ago

    Wave Transit offering free rides on Election Day

    NEW HANOVER COUNTY — Wave Transit is offering free rides on Election Day for all fixed-route buses, the Seahawk Shuttle and RideMICRO. On Tuesday, Nov. 3, fares will be waived to enable riders to get to their polling locations and vote. Dial-A-Ride Transportation will also be waiving ride fares; commuters using this service are encouraged

  6. Wilmington Star-News8 hours ago

    Ballots, bulldozers and courtrooms during election week in Brunswick

    Election week is underway in Brunswick County, bringing voters to the polls, a new Walmart opening and more.

  7. Port City Daily11 hours ago

    2026 Voter Guide: Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3

    SOUTHEASTERN N.C. — Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Polls open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. If you have yet to cast a ballot for the 2026 midterm elections, be sure to head to the polls on Tuesday and…