2026 Elections
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Your guide taking action in North Carolina, July 11 – July 16
This week, there are countless opportunities to canvass, protest, and get involved in North Carolina’s democracy. We’ve included events across the state, both in person and virtual.
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Taking action in North Carolina as America celebrates its 250th anniversary, July 3 – July 9
250 years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence, North Carolinians and America will commemorate the day through activism and celebration.
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NC House advances voting bill that could “shake voters’ confidence”
HB 958 will soon get a vote in the North Carolina House just months out from the midterm elections. A Democratic lawmaker spoke with Cardinal & Pine about her concerns.
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4 years after Dobbs, abortion rights in NC could play big role in 2026 election
Economic concerns have dominated the 2026 midterm elections, but reproductive rights remain a huge issue, and the party divide in NC is just as stark as in the days after the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
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He spent 25 years as a farmer. Now, he’s running for Congress to fight for Helene recovery and lower costs
Jamie Ager, a first-time candidate, says he will focus on securing Hurricane Helene recovery funding and tackling the cost-of-living crisis.
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Trump is dragging NC Republicans underwater, poll shows
Democrat Roy Cooper has a 14-point lead over Republican Michael Whatley in NC’s US Senate race, a new Catawba College poll shows, as two-thirds of independent voters in the state disapprove of President Trump.
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Your guide to Pride, protests, taking action: How to get involved in North Carolina, June 26 – July 2
From pride events to protests and local progressive meetings, there are several great opportunities to take action in North Carolina as June comes to a close.
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3 things happening in NC this week: Yet another attack on voting rights
NC lawmakers consider bill that would impact voting rights, and the Lumbee Homecoming kicks off Friday This is three things happening in NC this week.
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Here’s what’s in the North Carolina legislature’s controversial election bill
The sweeping election bill was set to speed through the North Carolina committee process Tuesday, but hit a speed bump as dozens of protesters filled legislative halls and committee rooms.
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As the midterms approach, one of the youngest lawmakers in North Carolina reflects on his first term
With the midterms just months away, Rep. Dante Pittman (D) spoke to Cardinal & Pine about his first term and the issues impacting his constituents and district.
