SourceLine Count for Edgecombe County
2626 of 2626 precincts
The Associated Press projects Roy Cooper the winner (by 8:30 pm Eastern). Results are unofficial until North Carolina certifies them (deadline November 24, 2026).
| Candidate | Votes | Share | Provisional | Early Voting | Election Day | Absentee by Mail |
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| Roy Cooper Democrat | 2,467,972 | 58.7% | 70 | 1,728,410 | 658,023 | 81,469 |
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| Michael Whatley Republican | 1,643,114 | 39.1% | 53 | 944,935 | 674,087 | 24,039 |
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| Shannon W. Bray Libertarian | 55,727 | 1.3% | 3 | 25,814 | 28,855 | 1,055 |
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| Michael Dublin Green | 36,405 | 0.9% | 1 | 19,331 | 15,945 | 1,128 |
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Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections, posted November 6, 3:30 pm Eastern. SourceLine shows the count as posted and does not call races.
17 of 17 precincts
| Candidate | Votes | Share | Provisional | Early Voting | Election Day | Absentee by Mail |
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| No | 10,088 | 57.4% | 0 | 5,666 | 4,220 | 202 |
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| Yes | 7,492 | 42.6% | 0 | 4,396 | 2,949 | 147 |
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Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections, posted November 3, 9:55 pm Eastern. SourceLine shows the count as posted and does not call races.
111 of 111 precincts
| Candidate | Votes | Share | Provisional | Early Voting | Election Day | Absentee by Mail |
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| Yes | 120,789 | 64.8% | 0 | 80,876 | 35,938 | 3,975 |
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| No | 65,533 | 35.2% | 0 | 37,520 | 25,906 | 2,107 |
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Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections, posted November 4, 12:24 am Eastern. SourceLine shows the count as posted and does not call races.
111 of 111 precincts
| Candidate | Votes | Share | Provisional | Early Voting | Election Day | Absentee by Mail |
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| Yes | 127,508 | 68.3% | 0 | 84,383 | 38,854 | 4,271 |
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| No | 59,309 | 31.8% | 0 | 34,295 | 23,180 | 1,834 |
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Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections, posted November 4, 12:24 am Eastern. SourceLine shows the count as posted and does not call races.
2626 of 2626 precincts
| Candidate | Votes | Share | Provisional | Early Voting | Election Day | Absentee by Mail |
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| For | 2,559,771 | 61.9% | 73 | 1,518,020 | 979,254 | 62,424 |
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| Against | 1,574,261 | 38.1% | 47 | 1,159,569 | 371,931 | 42,714 |
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Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections, posted November 6, 3:30 pm Eastern. SourceLine shows the count as posted and does not call races.
2626 of 2626 precincts
| Candidate | Votes | Share | Provisional | Early Voting | Election Day | Absentee by Mail |
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| For | 2,492,920 | 60.4% | 68 | 1,480,112 | 949,059 | 63,681 |
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| Against | 1,632,776 | 39.6% | 52 | 1,192,641 | 398,894 | 41,189 |
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Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections, posted November 6, 3:30 pm Eastern. SourceLine shows the count as posted and does not call races.
2626 of 2626 precincts
| Candidate | Votes | Share | Provisional | Early Voting | Election Day | Absentee by Mail |
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| For | 2,463,308 | 59.6% | 75 | 1,438,226 | 976,156 | 48,851 |
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| Against | 1,669,768 | 40.4% | 47 | 1,237,583 | 375,722 | 56,416 |
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Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections, posted November 6, 3:30 pm Eastern. SourceLine shows the count as posted and does not call races.
SourceLine hasn't updated every race here yet. Every race: North Carolina State Board of Elections.
What was on the ballot in Edgecombe County
- U.S. Senate. The seat held by Thom Tillis (Republican) was on the ballot.
- U.S. House. All 14 of the state's seats were on the ballot.
- State and local races and questions. Every count is posted by the North Carolina State Board of Elections, which lists every race on the ballot.
SourceLine Count · Where It Stands
The Associated Press projects Roy Cooper the winner (by 8:30 pm Eastern). Results are unofficial until North Carolina certifies them (deadline November 24, 2026).
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|
| Roy Cooper Democrat | 2,467,972 | 58.7% |
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| Michael Whatley Republican | 1,643,114 | 39.1% |
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| Shannon W. Bray Libertarian | 55,727 | 1.3% |
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| Michael Dublin Green | 36,405 | 0.9% |
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Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections. SourceLine shows the count as posted and does not call races.
Their records and the three tests
- Black voters can decide it. Black citizens are 21.0 percent of North Carolina citizens old enough to vote, more than the 1.7 point margin in the 2020 race for this seat.
- Broad power. One of 100 Senate votes, and an open seat: the sitting senator, Thom Tillis, is not on the ballot.
- History (not met). No first or runoff rule applies to this race.
Roy Cooper
- Ballot line
- Democrat
- Public office
- Governor of North Carolina, 2017 to 2025; Attorney General, 2001 to 2017 (State of North Carolina)
- Campaign money
- Not on SourceLine yet
Michael Whatley
- Ballot line
- Republican
- Public office
- Has not held elected public office; chaired the Republican National Committee, 2024 to 2025 (Republican National Committee)
- Campaign money
- Not on SourceLine yet
The candidate with the most votes wins.
Candidates: North Carolina State Board of Elections, March 3, 2026 primary results; as reported by NC Newsline. Checked November 1, 2026. Last margin: Official Congressional Directory, October 2022: votes cast for senators in 2020, from official statistics compiled by the Clerk of the House. Black Vote Power: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
SourceLine hasn't updated this race's results yet. See North Carolina official results.
Their records and the three tests
- Black voters can decide it. Black citizens are 21.0 percent of North Carolina citizens old enough to vote, more than the 15.5 point margin in the 2018 race for this seat.
- Broad power. The North Carolina Supreme Court is the state's highest court; its seven justices have the final word on state law.
- History (not met). Justice Anita Earls, the only Black justice on the court, is seeking a second term.
Anita Earls incumbent
- Ballot line
- Democrat
- Public office
- Not on SourceLine yet
- Campaign money
- State campaign filings for this race are not on SourceLine yet
Sarah Stevens
- Ballot line
- Republican
- Public office
- Not on SourceLine yet
- Campaign money
- State campaign filings for this race are not on SourceLine yet
Party labels appear on the ballot for this court. The candidate with the most votes wins.
Candidates: North Carolina State Board of Elections, candidate list by contest (October 13, 2026) and judicial voter guide, checked November 2, 2026. Checked November 2, 2026. Last margin: North Carolina State Board of Elections, results of the November 6, 2018 general election. Black Vote Power: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
More races
SourceLine hasn't updated this race's results yet. See North Carolina official results.
Their records and the three tests
- Black voters can decide it. Black citizens are 21.0 percent of North Carolina citizens old enough to vote, more than the 1.6 point margin in the 2018 race for this seat.
- Broad power. The Court of Appeals hears most appeals from the state's trial courts.
- History (not met). Judge John S. Arrowood is seeking another term.
Party labels appear on the ballot for this court. The candidate with the most votes wins.
Candidates: North Carolina State Board of Elections, candidate list by contest (October 13, 2026) and judicial voter guide, checked November 2, 2026. Checked November 2, 2026. Last margin: North Carolina State Board of Elections, results of the November 6, 2018 general election. Black Vote Power: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
SourceLine hasn't updated this race's results yet. See North Carolina official results.
Their records and the three tests
- Black voters can decide it. Black citizens are 21.0 percent of North Carolina citizens old enough to vote, more than the 13.1 point margin in the 2018 race for this seat.
- Broad power. The Court of Appeals hears most appeals from the state's trial courts.
- History (not met). Judge Tobias (Toby) Hampson is seeking another term.
Party labels appear on the ballot for this court. The candidate with the most votes wins.
Candidates: North Carolina State Board of Elections, candidate list by contest (October 13, 2026) and judicial voter guide, checked November 2, 2026. Checked November 2, 2026. Last margin: North Carolina State Board of Elections, results of the November 6, 2018 general election. Black Vote Power: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
More races, continued
SourceLine hasn't updated this race's results yet. See North Carolina official results.
Their records and the three tests
- Black voters can decide it. Black citizens are 21.0 percent of North Carolina citizens old enough to vote, more than the 1.7 point margin in the 2018 race for this seat.
- Broad power. The Court of Appeals hears most appeals from the state's trial courts.
- History (not met). Neither candidate now sits on the Court of Appeals.
Craig Collins
- Ballot line
- Republican
- Public office
- Not on SourceLine yet
- Campaign money
- State campaign filings for this race are not on SourceLine yet
Christine Marie Walczyk
- Ballot line
- Democrat
- Public office
- Not on SourceLine yet
- Campaign money
- State campaign filings for this race are not on SourceLine yet
Party labels appear on the ballot for this court. The candidate with the most votes wins.
Candidates: North Carolina State Board of Elections, candidate list by contest (October 13, 2026) and judicial voter guide, checked November 2, 2026. Checked November 2, 2026. Last margin: North Carolina State Board of Elections, results of the November 6, 2018 general election. Black Vote Power: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
Black Vote Power in Edgecombe County
56.6% of citizens old enough to vote in Edgecombe County, North Carolina are Black: 20,676 of 36,525 (2020 to 2024).
What It Means Here
In any race here decided by fewer points than 56.6, whether Black citizens turn out and how they vote can decide the result. This counts citizens old enough to vote, not registered voters or turnout, which are counted separately.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey five year estimates, citizen voting age population.
Ballots counted beside 2022
SourceLine hasn't updated ballots counted here yet. Turnout appears here beside the 2022 general election.
Who represents Edgecombe County now
U.S. Senate
- Thom Tillis, Republican · seat was on the ballot Tuesday
- Ted Budd, Republican
Your U.S. House member and state legislators depend on your street address. Look up your address.
Local officials
Local officials: Not on SourceLine yet
Local votes: Not on SourceLine yet
More about Edgecombe County
When it becomes final
The state certifies its results by November 24, 2026. Until then every number here is a SourceLine Count, labelled Where It Stands and not yet certified. Once certified, races read On the Record.
Basis: N.C.G.S. 163-182.15: State Board canvass on the Tuesday three weeks after the election (2024: November 26). Confirm on the 2026 calendar.
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