Louisiana Republicans were waiting for a U.S. Supreme Court ruling, expected on Oct. 15, regarding a challenge to the state’s congressional map. Ohio is required to redraw its maps before the 2026 election -- and it’s expected to be drawn in favor of Republicans.

Early voting for North Carolina's municipal elections begins on October 16, with various local positions and referenda on the ballot. Voters have multiple voting options, including in-person, absentee,

Early voting will be held at the Cooperative Extension Auditorium at 801 S Walker Street. Early voting starts at the Columbus County Board of Elections Office on Oct. 16-17, Oct. 20-24 and Oct. 27-31 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Nov. 1 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

North Carolina Republican legislative leaders say they will vote next week on redrawing the state’s U.S. House district map.

The early in-person voting period for the November general elections in North Carolina is scheduled to start on Thursday.

North Carolina Republican legislative leaders announced Monday they will vote next week on a new congressional map that could secure an additional GOP seat in the state’s U.S. House delegation. The move follows a call from President Donald Trump urging Republican-led legislatures to counter Democratic efforts to redraw district lines nationwide.

Officials say voters whose records are still incomplete on Election Day may be asked to cast provisional ballots.

Early voting in the November election begins this week. Democrats have outnumbered Republicans in North Carolina for more than a century. But Republicans could soon outpace Democrats in registrations.

The political tug-of-war over redrawing political maps intensifies, with both Republicans and Democrats seeking advantage ahead of the 2026 midterms.