Coverage dated October 22, 2026 to October 24, 2026

Unaffiliated voters' growing influence in North Carolina

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Statewide, a massive chunk of the 1.2 million ballots that were cast came from unaffiliated voters, around 434,000 votes or 34 percent.

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3 articles, oldest first.

  1. IVN

    Independent Voters Are Showing Up in North Carolina Like Never Before (opens IVN)

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    IVN's feed description

    Nearly 232,000 independent voters cast ballots in North Carolina's first five days of early voting, an 88% increase from 2022. Independents now represent 40% of registered voters in the state and are showing up at polls in unprecedented numbers.

  2. FOX8 WGHP

    Unaffiliated voters' growing influence in North Carolina (opens FOX8 WGHP)

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    FOX8 WGHP's feed description

    Statewide, a massive chunk of the 1.2 million ballots that were cast came from unaffiliated voters, around 434,000 votes or 34 percent.

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