Commentary: You can still affect who wins a close election in NC

By: Bob Hall

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: November 8, 2026

Words: 433

Last Updated: 1 day, 7 hours ago

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I hope this column will rescue the ballot of someone you know from being discarded.

You can help.

The 2026 election has not ended. There are 61 counties in North Carolina where voters with ballots in limbo could decide who wins or loses. The close contests include three Congressional races, several contests for seats in the General Assembly, and more than a dozen local elections, from school board to district attorney.

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