Early voting turnout has so far favored Democrats.
Jasmine Gallup
Jasmine Gallup is a freelancer for INDY, covering LGBTQ+ issues, social justice, and arts and culture. A Raleigh native, she also works as an editor for online media.
Swing Districts in Wake County Could Hand Republicans Veto-Proof Power
Four seats in Wake County could determine whether Republicans will recapture a supermajority in the General Assembly.
‘Every Seat Counts:’ A Q&A with Duke Professor Asher Hildebrand
On North Carolina’s new congressional swing district, MAGA candidates, the short lives of the state’s new maps, and the significance of the upcoming election.
High Court, High Stakes: Inside the Battle for Control of the NC Supreme Court
North Carolina’s two supreme court races could shape outcomes for abortion access, public education funding, redistricting, and the future of free and fair elections.
Wake County Commits $47 Million to Preserve Affordable Housing
Wake County leaders have secured a $47 million bank loan to preserve affordable housing. Is it enough to keep them in office?
Triangle Musicians Join Together for Abortion Rights Benefit Concert
Tift Merritt and other local musicians are singing out a message November 6—that abortion rights are at risk and we need to do everything we can to protect them in this year’s election.
Police Report Released on Hedingham Mass Shooting
The Raleigh Police Department released more details on the Hedingham mass shooting today with a five-day report.
Candlelight Vigil Set for Victims of Hedingham Shooting
A candlelight vigil will be held Sunday to honor the five victims of the mass shooting in the Hedingham neighborhood. Gov. Roy Cooper, Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin, and Raleigh-Apex NAACP President Gerald Givens will speak on ways to prevent gun violence.
Quickbait: State of the Races
Control of the U.S. House—and everything that means—will come down to a mere 85 competitive races nationwide, including one toss-up in the heart of Wake County.
15 Minutes: DaQuanta Copeland, 42, Raleigh Mayoral Candidate
“[Developers] are buying people out of Raleigh. We should make the benefit of affordable housing more enticing than a developer dangling a check.”

