2020 congressional elections Coverage

NBC Special Report: Congress resumes work after riots at US Capitol

As Congress met in a joint session to certify the results of President-elect Joe Biden's Electoral College victory, supporters of President Trump rushed the building, prompting a lockdown, evacuation and halting the process.

Fact check: Is AOC right about Medicare For All supporters winning?

After unexpected election losses, House Democrats have made headlines for internal divisions over how the party should appeal to voters. Moderates warn that supporting progressive policies will lead to more members losing their seats, while progressives say the party's base should be embraced. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said that House Democrats in swing districts who supported "Medicare for All" won re-election, without exception.

Jill Terreri Ramos, PolitiFact reporter

Fact check: Bishop falsely accuses election officials of 'grossly improper conduct'

U.S. Rep. Dan Bishop (R-North Carolina) says he's seen "indications of grossly improper conduct from election officials right here in my district." Bishop was referring to Anson County, where people have complained about the behavior of campaign volunteers.

Paul Specht, PolitiFact reporter

Editorial: Cunningham's behavior - From great hope to weak link

Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020 -- Cal Cunningham was, through much of the election, a cornerstone of Democrats hope to wrest control of U.S. Senate from the Republicans. As the final votes are being counted in North Carolina and Georgia, it appears likely that Cunningham is the weak link in that quest. Through mid-October Cunningham reported raising more than $46.8 million and spending $45.9 million. His behavior let down those wanted a change in the Senate and short-changed his donors. Who'd blame them for demanding their money back.

Congresswoman-elect Ross: 'We can work together and get things back on track'

Deborah Ross spoke to supporters after she was declared the winner of the US District 2 Congressional race on Tuesday.

Deborah Ross speaks after winning open US House seat

Deborah Ross is speaking with supporters at the North Carolina Democratic Party Headquarters in Raleigh after winning an open U.S. House seat in North Carolina over Republican Alan Swain.

Tillis declares victory but Cunningham doesn't concede in NC's US Senate race

Republican U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis is on track to survive a tough re-election challenge in North Carolina, potentially protecting the Senate from a Democratic takeover.

Paul Specht, PolitiFact reporter

Searching for Missouri's 'ghost candidate'

Megan Rezabek is on the ballot in Missouri's Third District Congressional race, but many have never heard from or seen her before ... and she's proving hard to contact.

'It's basic journalism,' prize-winning reporter says of reports raising questions about NC candidate

Madison Cawthorn, a Republican candidate for the U.S. House from western North Carolina, created an attack website accusing a journalist of leaving a job in academia "to work for non-white males, like Cory Booker, who aims to ruin white males running for office."

Western NC GOP House candidate sounds racist dog whistle in attack on journalist

Madison Cawthorn, a Republican candidate for the U.S. House from western North Carolina, created an attack website accusing a journalist of leaving a job in academia "to work for non-white males, like Cory Booker, who aims to ruin white males running for office."

Trip Gabriel, New York Times, & Laura Leslie, WRAL Capitol Bureau chief

On the Record, Oct. 3: Candidates for 2nd Congressional District

Candidates seeking to fill the redrawn 2nd Congressional District in Wake County, Democrat Deborah Ross and Republican Alan Swain, square off.

Fact check: Cawthorn falsely says James Madison signed Declaration of Independence

Madison Cawthorn, who's running for Congress in North Carolina's 11th District, spoke at the Republican National Convention on Aug. 26. He said young people like James Madison helped shape America. But Cawthorn wrongly said Madison signed the Declaration of Independence.

Paul Specht, PolitiFact reporter

Tillis to face Cunningham in NC's US Senate race

Republican U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis and Democrat Cal Cunningham made quick work of their primaries Tuesday night and immediately turned their attention to November.

Matthew Burns, WRAL.com senior producer/politics editor

Editorial: Vote today. Be heard!

Tuesday, March 3, 2020 -- Today is the first day of the rest of the 2020 election - at least so far as North Carolina voters are concerned. Folks who neglect to vote now have no legitimate complaint later that they don't like the nominees. Governing is not a spectator sport and today is the chance for everyone to get in the game.

How you can track the money funding political ads on NC airwaves

Months away from the general election, North Carolinians have already seen millions of dollars worth of political advertising on their televisions in 2020. Now you can find out who's behind those ads.

Tyler Dukes, WRAL investigative reporter

WRAL 2020 political ad tracker

Take a look at how campaigns have spent their broadcast ad dollars in the races for governor, lieutenant governor, U.S. Senate, U.S. House and state legislative races in 2020.

Meadows won't seek re-election to Congress

Republican 11th District Congressman Mark Meadows said Thursday that he won't run for re-election in 2020.

Thom Tillis seeking another term

U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis is seeking re-election and new data shows it could be an uphill battle for him.

Holding won't run for re-election

Newly drawn district, difficult for a Republican to win, contributes to decision, congressman says.

Travis Fain, WRAL statehouse reporter