For some, it’s a referendum on a controversial president. For others, it’s concern about the size of their tax bill.
Early voters are turning out across North Carolina during the 2026 midterm elections, including in and around Charlotte. While there are noticeable political forces at play, each have their own reasons for heading to the polls.
More than 178,060 people have voted at Mecklenburg County’s early voting sites through Monday, with additional mail-in ballots pushing the county’s total participation to 183,306. Statewide, turnout has exceeded 1.7 million and is tracking well ahead of the 2022 midterms.…