Polling locations across North Carolina primary elections were open on Tuesday for primary elections.
Polling locations were open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Any voter in line at their assigned polling place by 7:30 p.m. will still be able to vote.
The North Carolina State Board of Elections posted on social media that voting would be extended for one hour at a Halifax County voting site after delays Tuesday morning, meaning there will not be any primary results until 8:30 p.m.
Watch: Voters fill polling stations across North Carolina on Primary Election Day
Voters will decide on which candidate they want to represent their party ahead of the midterm elections later this year.
News 3 will update this page once results are tallied.
Senate primary election:
REPUBLICAN PRIMARY WINNER: Michael Whatley
DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY WINNER: Roy Cooper
Former Democratic North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper will face off against former Republican Party Chair Michael Whatley in the race to represent North Carolina in the U.S. Senate, AP reports.
This race will be key for either party as Republicans hold a narrow 53-47 majority in the U.S. Senate, meaning Democrats only need a net pickup of four seats to win back the chamber.
Race to become the GOP nominee in redrawn NC-01:
REPUBLICAN PRIMARY WINNER: Laurie Buckhout
North Carolina's Congressional primaries will be held based on new district boundaries drawn in 2025 as part of President Donald Trump’s push to gain House seats.
North Carolina's 1st Congressional District was redrawn to favor the GOP in 2025 amid nationwide efforts from both parties to boost their odds for success ahead of the midterm elections. Incumbent Democratic Rep. Don Davis is seeking to defend his seat despite the successful redistricting effort.
Laurie Buckhout — who narrowly lost to Davis in 2024 — will face off against Davis in November. In February’s GOP debate, all four candidates in attendance said they would endorse the winner of the primary even if they lose, as their biggest shared goal is to beat Davis.
Green, Lenoir, Wayne and Wilson counties are now part of the 3rd Congressional District. Beaufort, Carteret, Craven, Dare, Hyde and Pamlico counties are now part of the 1st Congressional District.
GOP primary to become Dare County's next sheriff:
REPUBLICAN PRIMARY WINNER: Rodney Rawls
Rodney Rawls, a Master Patrol Sergeant with the Kill Devil Hills Police Department, will be the next Dare County sheriff.
Rawls received just over 41% of the vote, defeating his competitors in the race to replace retiring Sheriff Doug Doughtie. There was no Democratic challenger in the race.
GOP primary to become Pasquotank County's next sheriff:
REPUBLICAN PRIMARY WINNER: Tommy Wooten
Incumbent Tommy Wooten has secured another term as Pasquotank County sheriff, defeating challenger Juanita "Nina" Daniels after all votes were counted.
Wooten, a Republican, received 2,994 votes — 75.8 percent of the total — compared to 958 votes for Daniels. There was no Democratic challenger in the race.
Wooten will continue as the county's top law enforcement official.
GOP primary to become District 1 State Senator:
Jerry Tillett will face Democrat Melissa Zehner in November.
Tillet won by a difference of 1,354 votes over Jay lane.
