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State Overview
Capital
Raleigh
Population
10,835,491
Electoral Votes
16
Governor
Roy Cooper (Democrat)
House Delegation
10 Republicans, 4 Democrats
State Leadership
Governor
Roy Cooper
DemocratU.S. Senators
- Thom Tillis
- Ted Budd
House Delegation
10 Republicans, 4 Democrats
Congressional Districts: 14
State Legislature
Republicans control both the House and the Senate
Elections Snapshot
Next Major Election
November 2026 General
Electoral Votes
16
Congressional Districts
14
Local News from North Carolina
Faith & Family
Washington NC Sanctuary City for the Unborn Debate Ignites Council Meeting
A heated clash erupted in Washington, North Carolina, as Councilman Joe Davis proposed a resolution recognizing the dignity of life, sparking a biblical debate.
Washington · Aug 2, 2026
Local Government
Statesville Public Safety and Infrastructure Take Center Stage
Statesville leaders are putting taxpayers first by focusing on police funding and road repairs in the latest budget, avoiding the spending seen in larger NC
Statesville · Jul 20, 2026
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