“I Don’t See This Race and These Results as a Loss”: Talking with Nida Allam After a Close NC-04 Primary
The Durham County commissioner reflects on campaign strategy, outside spending, and what’s next after the 4th Congressional District race.
Petitions Seek Wake Democratic Party Chair’s Removal over Primary Endorsement
Two complaints call for Wesley Knott’s removal after he broke with party tradition and backed Nida Allam in the 4th Congressional District race. Knott says he hasn’t broken any rules and stands by the endorsement.
Allam Concedes to Foushee After Tight Primary
Rep. Valerie Foushee led challenger Nida Allam by about 1,200 votes in the 4th Congressional District Democratic primary. On Wednesday night, Allam announced she was conceding the race.
In Durham, DA Deberry Is Reelected, While Judge Jones Is Unseated
Newcomers won two judicial seats in Tuesday’s primary.
McKee Trails in Razor-Thin Orange County Commission Race, While Blackwood Wins a Fourth Term as Sheriff
Orange County voters made their picks for school board, county commission, sheriff, state legislature and register of deeds.
Chitlik Defeats Freeman to Win Second Term in Senate District 22
The first-term incumbent held her seat against a former Durham city council member who pitched grassroots credibility and lived experience against Chitlik’s legislative track record.
Forte, Siddiqui Lead Raleigh City Council At-Large Primary
Stormie Forte, a popular incumbent, and political newcomer Sana Siddiqui, took the top spots among four at-large candidates advancing to the general election.
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Kushner, Singh Win Wake County Board of Commissioners Democratic Primary
Voters chose an experienced candidate and a first-timer.
Decker Aims to Flip Wake’s Toss-Up House District 37
Winn Decker won the three-way Democratic primary with 50% of the vote. Next, he’ll take on incumbent Republican Erin Paré in a bid to flip the state House district.
Nickel Proclaims “a New Direction” for Wake DA’s Office
Wiley Nickel is set to succeed longtime incumbent Lorrin Freeman, who did not seek reelection, marking a new era for the Wake County district attorney’s office.
Here’s Who Won in Durham County: 2026 Primary Results
DAE swept the school board, Deberry, Birkhead, and Chitlik were reelected, while District Court Judge Clayton Jones was unseated.
Here’s Who Won in Wake County: 2026 Primary Results
Wiley Nickel won the DA race, candidates for Raleigh City Council, Wake Board of Commissioners, and N.C. House District 37 advanced to the general election.
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