Who’s Running For Wake County School Board in 2026
With two board members vacating their seats, and four seats on the ballot, the school board could get a shakeup.
Kushner, Singh Win Wake County Board of Commissioners Democratic Primary
Voters chose an experienced candidate and a first-timer.
Decker Aims to Flip Wake’s Toss-Up House District 37
Winn Decker won the three-way Democratic primary with 50% of the vote. Next, he’ll take on incumbent Republican Erin Paré in a bid to flip the state House district.
Nickel Proclaims “a New Direction” for Wake DA’s Office
Wiley Nickel is set to succeed longtime incumbent Lorrin Freeman, who did not seek reelection, marking a new era for the Wake County district attorney’s office.
Here’s Who Won in Wake County: 2026 Primary Results
Wiley Nickel won the DA race, candidates for Raleigh City Council, Wake Board of Commissioners, and N.C. House District 37 advanced to the general election.
Allam Concedes to Foushee After Tight Primary
Rep. Valerie Foushee led challenger Nida Allam by about 1,200 votes in the 4th Congressional District Democratic primary. On Wednesday night, Allam announced she was conceding the race.
Election Day in Western Wake
A quick guide to help you vote in the Tuesday primary election.
More 2026 Election Coverage
The Road to Victory in NC-04 Runs Through Western Wake County
Rep. Valerie Foushee and challenger Nida Allam are working to win over 130,000 Wake voters added to the district since their 2022 matchup.
Outside Money Flows into 4th Congressional District Primary, Again
In the race between U.S. Rep. Valerie Foushee and Nida Allam, outside PACs have spent more than $1 million, mostly benefiting the challenger in an election dominated by the issue of campaign finance.
In N.C. House District 37’s Democratic Primary, Who Can Beat Incumbent Republican Rep. Erin Paré?
Three candidates are making the case to take down one of the only Republicans in Wake County’s state House delegation.
The Democratic Primary for Wake County DA Hinges on Experience—and Perspective
A three-way primary will decide who succeeds longtime District Attorney Lorrin Freeman.
