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North Carolina elections, 2018
This page is an overview of the 2018 North Carolina elections, including the state's election results, the offices on the ballot covered by Ballotpedia, featured elections, election dates, and frequently asked questions.
To see our analysis of the 2018 elections, visit Ballotpedia's Election Analysis Hub.
Results
U.S. House
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Democratic
Republican
State ballot measures
- See also: North Carolina 2018 ballot measures
Click on the following links for state ballot measure results:
- North Carolina Legislative Appointments to Elections Board Amendment (2018)
- North Carolina Judicial Selection for Midterm Vacancies Amendment (2018)
- North Carolina Voter ID Amendment (2018)
- North Carolina Right to Hunt and Fish Amendment (2018)
- North Carolina Marsy's Law Crime Victims Rights Amendment (2018)
- North Carolina Income Tax Cap Amendment (2018)
State legislature
Click on the following links for state legislative election results:
State courts
Click on the following links for state court election results:
- North Carolina Supreme Court elections, 2018
- North Carolina intermediate appellate court elections, 2018
Local government
Click on the following links for local election results:
- Durham County, North Carolina - District attorney, county sheriff, clerk of court, special district board members, and local judgeships
- Forsyth County, North Carolina - County commissioner, clerk of superior court, county sheriff, district attorney, special district board members, and local judgeships
- Guilford County, North Carolina - County commissioner, clerk of superior court, district attorney, county sheriff, and special district board members
- Mecklenburg County, North Carolina - County commissioner, clerk of superior court, district attorney, county sheriff, special district board members, and local judgeships
- Wake County, North Carolina - County commissioner, clerk of superior court, district attorney, county sheriff, special district board members, and local judgeships
- North Carolina school board elections, 2018
Election analysis
Tens of thousands of elections took place in 2018 across the United States, including primary and general elections at the federal, state, and local levels. Within these elections, there were a variety of different trends and patterns that relayed a certain level of political significance. In 2018, we identified and followed a series of narratives—big picture stories—up-and-down the ballot and across the country throughout the year.
Ballotpedia's Election Analysis Hub presents our analysis, research, and curation of the 2018 elections.
Offices on the ballot
Below is a list of 2018 North Carolina elections covered by Ballotpedia. Follow the links to learn more about each type.
See also:
Democratic Party primaries in North Carolina, 2018
Republican Party primaries in North Carolina, 2018
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Featured elections
The following North Carolina elections were identified as featured elections based on electoral history, competitive polling, campaign finance data, or significant involvement from noteworthy individuals or organizations. The list also includes primary elections that featured conflict between different factions within the political party.
Federal elections
Primary elections
- North Carolina's 3rd Congressional District election (May 8, 2018 Republican primary)
- North Carolina's 9th Congressional District election (May 8, 2018 Republican primary)
- North Carolina's 9th Congressional District election (May 8, 2018 Democratic primary)
General elections
There were no featured U.S. Senate general elections in North Carolina in 2018.
- North Carolina's 13th Congressional District election, 2018
- North Carolina's 9th Congressional District election, 2018
- North Carolina's 2nd Congressional District election, 2018
State elections
Primary elections
There were no featured state-level primary elections in North Carolina in 2018.
General elections
There were no featured state-level general elections in North Carolina in 2018.
Local elections
There were no featured local elections in North Carolina in 2018.
Election dates
Statewide election dates in North Carolina are listed below. For more dates, please see Ballotpedia:Calendar.
Statewide election dates
May 8, 2018: Primary election
June 26, 2018: Primary runoff election
November 6, 2018: General election
Polling hours: 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.[1]
Local election dates
Ballotpedia provides comprehensive ballot coverage of municipal elections in the nation's 100 largest cities by population, including races for trial court judgeships and county offices that overlap them. Ballotpedia also covers the nation's 200 largest public school districts by student enrollment and all school districts overlapping the top 100 cities by population. This list also includes state legislative special elections:
May 8, 2018:
Durham County, North Carolina (Primary)
Forsyth County, North Carolina (Primary)
Guilford County, North Carolina (Primary)
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (Primary)
Wake County, North Carolina (Primary)
Durham Public Schools (General)
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools (Primary)
Guilford County Schools (Primary)
Johnston County Schools (Primary)
Union County Public Schools (Primary)
November 6, 2018:
Durham County, North Carolina (General)
Forsyth County, North Carolina (General)
Guilford County, North Carolina (General)
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (General)
Wake County, North Carolina (General)
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools (General)
Guilford County Schools (General)
Johnston County Schools (General)
Cumberland County Schools (General)
Gaston County Schools (General)
Union County Public Schools (General)
Wake County Public School System (General)
Frequently asked questions
When were the polls open?
6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.[2]
See State Poll Opening and Closing Times (2018) for more information
Where could I find election results?
Election results are posted on Ballotpedia's election overview pages, as well as the relevant candidate pages. You can find links to the election overview pages in the "Offices on the ballot" section of this page.
How did primaries work in North Carolina?
See Primary elections in North Carolina.
How could I register to vote?
Was there an early voting period?
Who was eligible for absentee voting?
What were the voter ID laws in North Carolina?
See Voter identification laws by state.
How could I have filed to run for office?
See Ballot access requirements for political candidates in North Carolina for information on how to run for state or federal office.
What did Ballotpedia cover?
See Election coverage approach for Ballotpedia.
How do I contact Ballotpedia with a question?
Email us at editor@ballotpedia.org.
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