With Democrats taking control of Congress, Stein hopes for more Western NC recovery funds

By: Christine Zhu

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: November 4, 2026

Words: 449

Last Updated: 5 days, 1 hour ago

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North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein is hoping the newly-elected Democratic majorities in Congress will move more quickly than Republican incumbents have to send hurricane recovery funding for Western North Carolina, he told reporters Wednesday.

A blue tsunami hit the Tar Heel State Tuesday night as Democrats coasted to victory in the U.S. Senate and flipped at least five seats in the U.S. House. At the state level, unofficial results show Democrats winning …

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