# North Carolina’s nail-biter elections could make Republican changes pivotal in this year’s midterms

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- CNN, 2026-09-17 10:42 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.cnn.com/2026/09/17/politics/north-carolina-senate-midterms-voting-rules-election-integrity?Date=20260917&Profile=CNN

> North Carolina has long seen closely contested elections. A series of changes enacted by Republicans could prove critical in this year’s midterms, including in a marquee Senate race that Democrats view as a pickup opportunity.

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