North Carolina Early Vote Tracking 🌲
As of Oct. 16, 2026
Total early votes: 232,469 (+204,093)
5.8% of projected final turnout.
Modeled 2026 Vote:
🔵 Roy Cooper: 60.0% - 69.8%
🔴 Michael Whatley : 28.2% - 38.0%
Remaining votes in North Carolina will be more Republican. We rate this race Likely D.