Two earlier PoliTalking posts covered notable Republican midterm ads and notable Democratic midterm ads. This post adds eight more, four from each side, that were not covered there. They include a profane cost-of-living spot, two ads built with AI, a fact-check rating of “Pants on Fire,” a candidate’s brother speaking in her defense, and a … Read more
This briefing reflects reporting and polling available as of September 26, 2026. Candidates, endorsements and polling can change before Election Day on November 3, 2026. Why This Race Matters North Carolina’s 11th District covers much of the state’s mountainous west and has usually favored Republicans in recent federal elections. The 2026 race changed abruptly when … Read more
Why This Race Matters This overview reflects information available as of September 4, 2026. Candidates, polling, and endorsements may change before Election Day on November 3. North Carolina’s 1st District is the state’s only toss-up House race, and it exists in its current form because Republican state lawmakers redrew it in 2025 specifically to make … Read more
Why This Race Matters This overview reflects information available as of September 4, 2026. Candidates, polling, and endorsements may change before Election Day on November 3. North Carolina’s open Senate seat is one of the two or three contests most likely to decide which party controls the chamber next year. Republicans hold a narrow 53-47 … Read more
