Election day was a historic day for the North Carolina Democrats. They won some significant races, flipped the North Carolina House, and have majority of the congressional delegation in Washington D.C. “There are Provisionals to count, recounts to be had, and (hopefully not but probably) a lawsuit or two. But those are the leaders as […]
Election day in Jackson County and what voters and candidates say
November 3, 2026 by
Voters flooded the Health and Humans Sciences building to cast their ballot for the midterm election. Polls opened at 6:30 a.m. and as of 1 p.m. 270 voters already passed through with issues like affordability, Helene recovery efforts and a yearning for change on the forefront of their minds. “I’m looking for a better way […]
Jackson County BOE reviews absentee ballots ahead of Election Day
November 3, 2026 by
The Jackson County Board of Elections hosted its Absentee Meeting on Nov. 2 ahead of Election Day. During this meeting, the board reviewed mail-in absentee ballots, vote on whether to accept the ballots or not, and then to approve them for tabulation. The director for the Jackson County BOE, Amanda Allen, said that everything has been […]
Whee Life Extra: Chris Cooper on the elections and what to expect
November 3, 2026 by
For the Oct. 30 Whee Life episode, WCU political science professor Chris Cooper gave us insight to what this midterm election may look like based on his analysis in his Substack channel “Anatomy of a Purple State.” In a recent analysis, Cooper mentioned three possible outcomes for the 2026 midterm elections in North Carolina. A […]
Heading to the polls: An Election Day checklist
November 3, 2026 by
Election Day for the 2026 midterm election is Tuesday, Nov. 3, and voters have one final opportunity to cast their ballots. For Cullowhee voters, the Election Day polling site will be Western Carolina University’s Health and Human Sciences Building. Polls will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Jackson County Board of Elections Director […]
WCU early voting site ranks second statewide in turnout increase
November 2, 2026 by
Western Carolina University’s new early voting site at the Health and Human Sciences Building has the second highest percentage increase in voter turnout of any early voting site in North Carolina during the 2026 midterm election, according to a new analysis by political science professor Chris Cooper. The site recorded 2,579 voters during the early […]
