2024 Elections in North Carolina

The 2024 elections in North Carolina will take place on November 5, 2024. Voters in North Carolina will participate in a range of significant elections, including those for federal, state, and local offices. The key contests include the presidential election, a U.S. Senate seat, all 14 U.S. House of Representatives seats, statewide executive offices, and state legislative seats.

Federal Offices

Presidential Election

North Carolina will participate in the 2024 United States presidential election, allocating its 16 electoral votes based on the popular vote. The state, known for its competitive nature in recent elections, is expected to be a key battleground.

U.S. Senate

The U.S. Senate seat currently held by Republican Thom Tillis will be contested in 2024. The primary elections for this seat took place on March 5, 2024.

U.S. House of Representatives

All 14 congressional districts in North Carolina will hold elections to select their representatives for the U.S. House. These elections will coincide with the presidential and other federal elections.

State Offices

Governor

Incumbent Governor Roy Cooper is term-limited and cannot seek re-election. The gubernatorial race is expected to be highly competitive, with primary elections already held on March 5, 2024.

Lieutenant Governor

Incumbent Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson is running for governor instead of seeking re-election. The primary elections for this position also took place on March 5, 2024, with a runoff held on May 14, 2024.

Attorney General

Current Attorney General Josh Stein is running for governor. This opens up the race for a new Attorney General, with the primary elections held on March 5, 2024.

Other Statewide Offices

Other positions up for election include Secretary of State, State Treasurer, and State Auditor, among others. The primary elections for these offices were held concurrently with other primaries on March 5, 2024.

State Legislature

North Carolina Senate

All 50 seats in the North Carolina Senate will be contested. Senators serve two-year terms, and the primary elections for these seats took place on March 5, 2024.

North Carolina House of Representatives

All 120 seats in the North Carolina House of Representatives will be up for election. Like the Senate, representatives serve two-year terms, with primaries held on March 5, 2024.

Local Elections

Various local elections will also take place across North Carolina, including for county commissioners, city council members, mayors, and school board members. These elections are critical for local governance and community services.