Center for North Carolina Politics & Public Service at Catawba College in Salisbury, NC. Dr. Michael Bitzer, director (bowtiepolitics.bsky.social)https://bsky.app/profile/ncpolitics.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/ncpolitics.bsky.social/post/3mzdm3jhitc23NC early ballots are still trickling in--via the mail--but the vast bulk of ballots are banked and ready to be counted tomorrow. For more details & data insights, check out: ncelectionslive.com Election Day dynamics will also be tracked as well. #ncpol https://ncelectionslive.com/02 Nov 2026 15:07 +0000at://did:plc:k5qgeyqo7veukmx523lkntfy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzdm3jhitc23https://bsky.app/profile/ncpolitics.bsky.social/post/3mzbcv2zhgc22NC’s Last Day of Early Voting: A Record Early Vote Is Banked. Now the Partisan Math Begins for Tuesday. 2.8 million North Carolinians have banked their ballots for the 2026 general election. All that’s left are Tuesday’s votes and the results. #ncpol https://ncpoliticscenter.substack.com/p/ncs-last-day-of-early-voting-a-record01 Nov 2026 17:18 +0000at://did:plc:k5qgeyqo7veukmx523lkntfy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzbcv2zhgc22https://bsky.app/profile/ncpolitics.bsky.social/post/3mzasc2fxrs2oIt's a new record for NC early voting in mid-terms: 2,816,812 NC voters have banked a ballot before Tuesday's general election through 17 days of in-person, which is 35% ahead of 2022's numbers. That's 35% of the 7.8M registered voters. Check out all the #ncpol details at: ncelectionslive.com01 Nov 2026 12:21 +0000at://did:plc:k5qgeyqo7veukmx523lkntfy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzasc2fxrs2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/ncpolitics.bsky.social/post/3mz65nkd33c2wNorth Carolina is now at 2.6 million, with the last day of early in-person voting occurring today (Saturday, Oct. 31) and ending at 3 PM. Likely to end up ~2.8M early ballots when all is said & done. Find out all the #ncpol statistics of who has banked a ballot in NC at: ncelectionslive.com https://ncelectionslive.com/31 Oct 2026 11:06 +0000at://did:plc:k5qgeyqo7veukmx523lkntfy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mz65nkd33c2whttps://bsky.app/profile/ncpolitics.bsky.social/post/3mz3npt3pm22qToday's #ncpol Early Vote Update: 2,353,226 North Carolinians have voted through Oct 29 (day 15) of early voting by in-person and mail. This is 29.8% of the 7.8 million registered NC voters. NC early in-person voting ends Saturday at 3 PM. Find out more at: ncelectionslive.com/early-voting30 Oct 2026 11:15 +0000at://did:plc:k5qgeyqo7veukmx523lkntfy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mz3npt3pm22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/ncpolitics.bsky.social/post/3myzucuzetc2wTomorrow at 2 PM via @catawbacollege.bsky.social's YouTube channel, Dr. Michael Bitzer @bowtiepolitics.bsky.social will take a final look at the politics, people, and issues shaping Election Day—what should folks understand about 2026's midterm elections? #ncpol https://www.youtube.com/live/a_LOoVMEm9A?si=6izGEN4tWCFO4qGO29 Oct 2026 18:08 +0000at://did:plc:k5qgeyqo7veukmx523lkntfy/app.bsky.feed.post/3myzucuzetc2whttps://bsky.app/profile/ncpolitics.bsky.social/post/3myzitg72nk2rAI, Political Attack Ads, and the Erosion of Trust A campaign ad in NC’s 11th Congressional District illustrates the risks of AI-generated political content. Americans support regulating AI-driven ads, per a national Catawba-YouGov Survey. #ncpol https://ncpoliticscenter.substack.com/p/ai-political-attack-ads-and-the-erosion29 Oct 2026 14:43 +0000at://did:plc:k5qgeyqo7veukmx523lkntfy/app.bsky.feed.post/3myzitg72nk2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/ncpolitics.bsky.social/post/3myzgw6it4c2vVia University of Washington--Election Rumor Research @ Center for an Informed Public! We’ve Seen It Before: Common Themes to Expect On and Before Election Day What to Expect When We’re Electing https://uwcip.substack.com/p/weve-seen-it-before-common-themes29 Oct 2026 14:08 +0000at://did:plc:k5qgeyqo7veukmx523lkntfy/app.bsky.feed.post/3myzgw6it4c2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/ncpolitics.bsky.social/post/3myzaj45emk2vThe Center is pleased and excited to announce the launch of ncelectionslive.com as a new way for North Carolinians (and anyone!) to browse a data-rich web resource for this year's elections...and soon to have more features included! All part of the psephological insights for #ncpol! https://ncelectionslive.com/29 Oct 2026 12:14 +0000at://did:plc:k5qgeyqo7veukmx523lkntfy/app.bsky.feed.post/3myzaj45emk2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/ncpolitics.bsky.social/post/3myza5izcgs2vDay 14 of NC Early Voting: So, So, So Close 2,361 ballots is the difference between 2022’s total early votes cast and where NC stands in 2026. And how can you track it all? At a new website: ncelectionslive.com #ncpol New Substack article: https://ncpoliticscenter.substack.com/p/day-14-of-nc-early-voting-so-so-so29 Oct 2026 12:07 +0000at://did:plc:k5qgeyqo7veukmx523lkntfy/app.bsky.feed.post/3myza5izcgs2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/ncpolitics.bsky.social/post/3myu7n4nzr22gThe closer we get to Saturday's end of NC early voting, the more things stay the same--and continue the 36% daily growth towards potentially 3M early ballots cast by the end. Today's quick analysis of #ncpol early voting so far: https://ncpoliticscenter.substack.com/p/day-12-of-nc-early-voting-mondays27 Oct 2026 12:15 +0000at://did:plc:k5qgeyqo7veukmx523lkntfy/app.bsky.feed.post/3myu7n4nzr22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/ncpolitics.bsky.social/post/3myu3cfxiec2pAt 9 AM today on @wfae.bsky.social Charlotte Talks: Artificial intelligence has been making its way into this campaign cycle, with concerns about data centers in neighborhoods potentially swaying voters & AI in campaign ads leading to confusion over content. #ncpol https://www.wfae.org/show/charlotte-talks-with-mike-collins/2026-10-26/artificial-intelligence-in-elections27 Oct 2026 10:57 +0000at://did:plc:k5qgeyqo7veukmx523lkntfy/app.bsky.feed.post/3myu3cfxiec2phttps://bsky.app/profile/ncpolitics.bsky.social/post/3myrrhtmkj22rFor folks interested in #ncpol and NC's early voting: Here's an NC Election Atlas that details: --early ballots cast so far --voter registration --2024 presidential election results broken down to various legislative districts. ncpolitics-early-voting-10-26-a.julius.site?utm_source=s... https://ncpolitics-early-voting-10-26-a.julius.site/?utm_source=shared_artifact26 Oct 2026 12:56 +0000at://did:plc:k5qgeyqo7veukmx523lkntfy/app.bsky.feed.post/3myrrhtmkj22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/ncpolitics.bsky.social/post/3myrqg32t7c2rDay 11 of NC Early Voting: Even With Cuts to 23 Counties, 2026’s Total Sunday Early Voting Exceeded 2022 NC’s early voting weekend electorates were also significant different, in both race/ethnicity and age of its early weekend voters. #ncpol https://ncpoliticscenter.substack.com/p/day-11-of-nc-early-voting-even-with?r=63sbwn26 Oct 2026 12:37 +0000at://did:plc:k5qgeyqo7veukmx523lkntfy/app.bsky.feed.post/3myrqg32t7c2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/ncpolitics.bsky.social/post/3myphv3ioak23Resource for #ncpol: NC Voter Atlas to explore voter registration, early ballots, and 2024 presidential results for NC, 14 congressional districts, and the 170 state legislative districts. ncpolitics-early-votes-10-25-a.julius.site?utm_source=s... https://ncpolitics-early-votes-10-25-a.julius.site/?utm_source=shared_artifact25 Oct 2026 14:59 +0000at://did:plc:k5qgeyqo7veukmx523lkntfy/app.bsky.feed.post/3myphv3ioak23https://bsky.app/profile/ncpolitics.bsky.social/post/3mypbjhiils2vDay 10 of NC Early Voting: The Critical Number Continues To Be 36% The pathway to nearly 3 million early ballots cast before Election Day 2026 is set with one week left. Over one-quarter of NC registered Democrats have cast their ballots. #ncpol https://ncpoliticscenter.substack.com/p/day-10-of-nc-early-voting-the-critical25 Oct 2026 13:05 +0000at://did:plc:k5qgeyqo7veukmx523lkntfy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mypbjhiils2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/ncpolitics.bsky.social/post/3mymwtvgmhc23Today's NC Early Vote Analysis: At the Mid-Point, Banked Ballots Continue Surging. Nearly 1.5M ballots have been cast as early voting reaches its half-way point. But what might the impact be on various elections in interpreting these numbers? #ncpol https://ncpoliticscenter.substack.com/p/day-9-of-ncs-early-vote-at-the-mid24 Oct 2026 14:49 +0000at://did:plc:k5qgeyqo7veukmx523lkntfy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mymwtvgmhc23https://bsky.app/profile/ncpolitics.bsky.social/post/3mykcivdujs23Day 8 of NC Early Voting: The Early Vote Story Isn’t Just How Many—It’s Who NC is well ahead of its 2022 pace, but the participation patterns of returning voters offer a more revealing look at the dynamics shaping 2026's potential electorate. #ncpol https://ncpoliticscenter.substack.com/p/day-8-of-nc-early-voting-the-early23 Oct 2026 13:39 +0000at://did:plc:k5qgeyqo7veukmx523lkntfy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mykcivdujs23https://bsky.app/profile/ncpolitics.bsky.social/post/3myhprc2aes2dWant a quick snapshot of North Carolina's early ballots submitted so far--or perhaps drill down into a specific county to better understand local dynamics in #ncpol? Take a look at this webpage for all that and more: ncabsentee-10-22.julius.site?utm_source=s... https://ncabsentee-10-22.julius.site/?utm_source=shared_artifact22 Oct 2026 12:59 +0000at://did:plc:k5qgeyqo7veukmx523lkntfy/app.bsky.feed.post/3myhprc2aes2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/ncpolitics.bsky.social/post/3myhmoefnac2dDay 7 of NC Early Voting: North Carolina Is on Pace for a Record Midterm NC’s pace of early voting and the composition of the early electorate are both different from 2022—but the next 10 days will show how much of that difference endures. #ncpol https://ncpoliticscenter.substack.com/p/day-7-of-nc-early-voting-north-carolina22 Oct 2026 12:03 +0000at://did:plc:k5qgeyqo7veukmx523lkntfy/app.bsky.feed.post/3myhmoefnac2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/ncpolitics.bsky.social/post/3myf7bigfg222Day 6 of NC Early Voting: Two Different Stories Continue in North Carolina’s Early Voting Numbers More than 924K ballots are already in, with in-person voting powering the increase & county-level patterns offering a glimpse of what comes next. #ncpol https://ncpoliticscenter.substack.com/p/day-6-of-nc-early-voting-two-different21 Oct 2026 12:58 +0000at://did:plc:k5qgeyqo7veukmx523lkntfy/app.bsky.feed.post/3myf7bigfg222https://bsky.app/profile/ncpolitics.bsky.social/post/3mycmsgziws2vDay 5 of NC Early Voting: The Surge Continues, but Who Is Showing Up? In-person voting is nearly 50% ahead of 2022, driven by Democrats & unaffiliated voters. But early numbers also suggest a shift in when established voters are casting ballots #ncpol https://ncpoliticscenter.substack.com/p/day-5-of-nc-early-voting-the-surge?r=63sbwn&utm_medium=ios20 Oct 2026 12:22 +0000at://did:plc:k5qgeyqo7veukmx523lkntfy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mycmsgziws2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/ncpolitics.bsky.social/post/3mya3flidm22uDay 4 of NC Early Voting: Fewer Counties, More Votes on the First Sunday Seven counties offering Sunday early voting in 2026 recorded more in-person ballots than the 23 counties in 2022, with overall early voting continues to outpace 2022. #ncpol https://ncpoliticscenter.substack.com/p/day-4-of-nc-early-voting-fewer-counties19 Oct 2026 12:06 +0000at://did:plc:k5qgeyqo7veukmx523lkntfy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mya3flidm22uhttps://bsky.app/profile/ncpolitics.bsky.social/post/3my63uuch722kDay 3 of NC Early Voting: Half a Million Early Ballots Accepted So Far, with Saturday Continuing the Surge of In-Person Voters More than 500,000 ballots have been accepted after three days, up 38% from 2022. #ncpol http://ncpoliticscenter.substack.com/p/day-3-of-nc-early-voting-half-a-million18 Oct 2026 17:09 +0000at://did:plc:k5qgeyqo7veukmx523lkntfy/app.bsky.feed.post/3my63uuch722k