AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoRecord Turnout: More than 2.8 million North Carolinians voted early, a midterm high. Democrats and unaffiliated voters accounted for about 73% of ballots cast, though turnout alone does not predict Election Day results. Senate Showdown: Republican Michael Whatley and Democrat Roy Cooper are vying for retiring Sen. Thom Tillis’ seat, a contest that could help determine Senate control. Both parties poured money into the race, but major outside groups have recently shifted spending elsewhere. Election Oversight: Federal monitors are set to observe voting in Alamance, Mecklenburg and Wake counties. Separately, the Justice Department has charged 18 people over alleged illegal voting in North Carolina’s 2024 election. Consumer Protection: The state attorney general has opened inquiries into 31 gas stations over claims involving tax savings.
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