U.S. Midterm Elections — Editorial Content — Political Affairs Review at Carolina

As Early Voting Continues, Down-Ballot Races Remain Uncertain

As North Carolina voters head to the polls this fall, much of the attention is on the U.S. Senate race between Democrat Roy Cooper and Republican Michael Whatley. But further down the ballot lies the chance for voters to decide who represents them in the state legislature.

Local, Editor's PicksPiper WintonNovember 2, 20262026 Midterms, U.S. Midterm Elections, Midterms, U.S. Election, Election DayComment

How Private Interests Impact Midterm Elections

This year's midterm election is unique in its record financial involvement, especially regarding funding through unknown sources. With elections turning into closer races, capital impacts who will win the White House. Beyond who wins, today’s election makes it unclear whose financial interests will be represented.

NationalPrathamesh PeruriNovember 1, 20262026 Midterms, Midterms, U.S. Midterm Elections, Campaigns, Campaign Finances, Dark MoneyComment

Youth Voter Turnout Shatters Midterm Records

“Looking at the country overall, 27% of young people (aged 18-29) turned out in the 2022 midterm elections, making up 13% of the overall electorate, according to day-after estimates from the Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE) at Tufts University. If young voter participation had increased to even just 50%, it could have been a much better night for Democrats, possibly allowing them to have kept control of the U.S. House of Representatives, and not just the U.S. Senate.”