Summary
North Carolina voters are participating in midterm primary elections to choose candidates for a U.S. Senate seat, U.S. House, and other state positions. These elections could affect which party controls the U.S. Senate in November because a Senate seat is open after the retirement of Republican Senator Thom Tillis.
Key Facts
- Primary elections in North Carolina are determining candidates for a U.S. Senate seat.
- The Senate seat could change the balance of power in the U.S. Senate.
- Current U.S. Senate control is 53-47 in favor of Republicans.
- Democrats need to gain four seats to take control of the Senate.
- Twelve candidates, six from each major party, are competing for the Senate seat.
- Winners of these primaries will compete in the November general election.
