WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – More people voted early in North Carolina this election than in any other previous midterm election, according to early voting data, and New Hanover County has been one of the busiest counties in the state.
More than 67,000 people voted early in New Hanover County, according to board of elections data. That’s the 7th-most of any county in North Carolina, and a roughly 37% increase from the 2022 midterms. The Northeast Library and Pine Valley Library were the busiest polling locations.
In New Hanover County, roughly 4,000 more registered Democrats voted early compared to Republicans. Unaffiliated voters recorded the most early votes in the county, according to the data. State data shows registered Democrats outvoted Republicans during early voting by roughly 14 points. The data doesn’t show which candidates received votes, but it reflects national trends. Republicans do tend to outvote Democrats on Election Day…