A Guide To Key Down-Ballot North Carolina Races

North Carolina’s general election will determine the power balance in the state’s legislature, the shape of its congressional delegation and the makeup of a group of key statewide offices. Much attention has been focused on contests for president, U.S. Senate and governor in the key battleground state. Down-ballot races are also closely contested in the state, which has already seen a record-setting early voting period. Fifteen closely contested races in the North Carolina General Assembly are likely to determine whether Democrats or Republicans will control the legislature. Meanwhile, Democrats are also hoping to make gains in the state's congressional delegation.