North Carolina Primary Election 2024: Live real-time election updates

WELL THE VOTES ARE NOW IN FROM SUPER TUESDAY WHERE 16 STATES, INCLUDING NORTH CAROLINA, HELD PRIMARIES FOR CITY, STATE AND FEDERAL RACES. WE HAVE THOSE RESULTS SCROLLING AT THE BOTTOM OF YOUR SCREEN THROUGHOUT OUR NEWSCAST. ONE RACE, WE ARE KEEPING A CLOSE EYE ON IS FOR THE REPUBLICAN PRIMARY. FOR THE SIXTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT. THE RACE FOR THAT DISTRICT IS STILL TOO CLOSE TO CALL THIS MORNING. AT THIS HOUR, NO CANDIDATE HAS RECEIVED MORE THAN 30% OF THE VOTE THAT IS NEEDED TO SECURE THE WIN. SO WE WANT TO BRING IN MARIA DEBONE NOW. MARIA, WHO ARE THE FRONT RUNNERS AFTER LAST NIGHT AND WHAT DOES THIS MEAN. WELL, THE TWO CANDIDATES, CANDIDATES THAT RECEIVED THE HIGHEST AMOUNT OF PERCENTAGE OF THAT VOTE ARE BOTH REPUBLICANS ADDISON MCDOWELL AND MARK WALKER. NOW, MCDOWELL HAS A SLIGHT LEAD OVER WALKER WITH A LITTLE OVER 26% OF THE VOTE. WALKER RECEIVED A LITTLE OVER 20% OF THE VOTE. NEITHER HAS HAD OVER 30% TO SECURE A WIN, SO THEY’LL HEAD NOW TO A RUNOFF. AND LAST NIGHT, BOTH CANDIDATES ANNOUNCED THEIR INTENT TO FIGHT IN A MAY RUNOFF. WAKE FOREST POLITICAL SCIENCE PROFESSOR JOHN DINAN SAYS THERE IS A TWO MONTH PERIOD UNTIL A RUNOFF TAKES PLACE, SO THERE’S TIME FOR CANDIDATES TO PUT OUT CAMPAIGN ADVERTISING AND DO MORE CANVASING. ALL TO SECURE THAT SEAT. AND THAT’S SOMETHING BOTH WALKER AND MCDOWELL ARE READY TO DO, AND I HOPE TO KEEP ALL OF YOUR SUPPORT AND TO EARN THE SUPPORT OF EVEN MORE OF THE SIXTH DISTRICT VOTERS AND I HOPE YOU’LL AGREE WITH ME, AND I HOPE YOU’LL AGREE WITH PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP THAT I AM THE BEST CANDIDATE FOR THE SIXTH DISTRICT IN NORTH CAROLINA, AND WE’RE CONTINUING TO FIGHT. SO IT’S GOING TO BE INTERESTING. IT’S A LITTLE BIT OF A FLASHBACK TEN YEARS AGO IN OUR FIRST RUNOFF, WHEN WE HAD THE PASTOR VERSUS THE POLITICIAN. THIS TIME IT’S GOING TO BE THE PASTOR VERSUS THE LOBBYIST. AND WE’RE READY FOR THAT TONIGHT. AND THAT WINNER OF THAT RACE WILL HEAD TO WASHINGTON TO TAKE OVER DEMOCRAT KATHY MANNING SEAT. SHE RECENTLY GAVE UP HER SEAT, CITING GERRYMANDERING. THE DISTRICTS AS THE REASON FOR DOING SO. IN GUILFORD COUNTY. MARIA DEBONE WXII 12 NEWS. AND I’M GOING TO TOSS IT BACK NOW TO STAR CONNOR, WHO IS IN THE STUDIO FOR US STAR. OKAY. ALL RIGHT. THE NORTH CAROLINA GUBERNATORIAL RACE IS GEARING UP TO BE ONE OF THE MOST COMPETITIVE AND CLOSELY WATCHED FACE OFFS HERE IN THE TAR HEEL STATE. JOSH STEIN, WHO HAS WON FOR THE DEMOCRATS, AND MARK ROBINSON WON FOR THE REPUBLICANS AFTER LAST NIGHT’S PRIMARY ELECTION, BOTH OF THE MEN FOCUSED ON WINNING OVER THE VOTERS IN THE NOVEMBER GENERAL ELECTION, WHERE WE’RE GOING IS WE’RE GOING TOWARDS THE SUBSTANTIVE ISSUES THAT ALL NORTH CAROLINIANS FACE, THE THINGS THAT WILL MAKE NORTH CAROLINA GREAT, THAT WILL TAKE HER TO OUR NEXT LEVEL OF SUCCESS. WHAT ARE THOSE THINGS? THOSE ARE THOSE IMPORTANT THINGS. EDUCATION AND OUR ECONOMY. THOSE ARE THE THINGS WE’RE GOING TO FOCUS ON. WE MUST BUILD THIS ECONOMY FROM THE BOTTOM UP AND THE MIDDLE OUT, NOT THE TOP DOWN. THAT IS HOW WE GROW THE MIDDLE CLASS IN THE STUDIO. I’M STAR CONNOR FOR WXII 12 NEWS AND THE SINGLE BIGGEST DAY OF PRIMARY CONTESTS HAS THE TWO LEADING PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES A LOT CLOSER TO WINNING THEIR PARTY’S NOMINATION. PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN AND FORMER PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP RACKED UP SEVERAL HUNDRED DELEGATES ACROSS MORE THAN A DOZEN STATES YESTERDAY FOR SUPER TUESDAY, AMY LU CONTINUES OUR COVERAGE THIS MORNING AT THE WHITE HOUSE. AMY, WHAT DOES THE CURRENT TALLY SHOW AT THIS HOUR? AUDREY? JACKIE, THE SUPER TUESDAY REALLY JUST SHOWED VERY LITTLE DOUBT ON WHERE THE TRAJECTORY OF THIS RACE IS GOING TO HEAD TOWARDS TO LAST NIGHT’S VOTES REALLY HINTING TO ANOTHER BIDEN TRUMP REMATCH ULTIMATELY DECIDING WHO WILL BE ABLE TO TO RETURN RIGHT HERE TO THE WHITE HOUSE. NOW, FORMER PRESIDENT TRUMP MAKING SOME HUGE GAINS LAST NIGHT, JUMPING MORE THAN 500 DELEGATES ON THE REPUBLICAN SIDE, HIS RIVAL NIKKI HALEY PICKING UP VERMONT, DENYING TRUMP A FULL SWEEP OF THOSE STATES. HER CAMPAIGN NOTING, QUOTE, A LARGE BLOC OF REPUBLICAN PRIMARY VOTERS ARE EXPRESSING DEEP CONCERNS ABOUT DONALD TRUMP, END QUOTE, SHE ONCE AGAIN IS POSITIONING HERSELF AS THE BEST ALTERNATIVE TO TRUMP, DESPITE FAILING TO MOUNT A COMEBACK IN THE OVERALL DELEGATE COUNT. TRUMP IS LOOKING AHEAD, THOUGH, TO THE GENERAL ELECTION, GIVING A VICTORY SPEECH LAST NIGHT. WE’RE GOING TO STRAIGHTEN IT OUT. WE’RE GOING TO CLOSE OUR BORDERS, WE’RE GOING TO DRILL, BABY DRILL. WE’RE GOING TO GET THE INFLATION DOWN AND WE ARE GOING TO MAKE OUR COUNTRY GREATER THAN EVER BEFORE. PRESIDENT BIDEN SWEEPING ALL 16 STATES LAST NIGHT EXCEPT FOR THE U.S. TERRITORY OF AMERICAN SAMOA, CLAPPING BACK AT HIS RIVAL, QUOTE, MILLIONS OF VOTERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY MADE THEIR VOICES HEARD, SHOWING THAT THEY ARE READY TO FIGHT BACK AGAINST DONALD TRUMP’S EXTREME PLAN TO TAKE US BACKWARDS. END QUOTE. NOW, BIDEN WILL LIKELY BE HIGHLIGHTING THE LAST THREE YEARS OF HIS ADMINISTRATION AND HIS STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS TOMORROW NIGHT. THAT’S BEFORE HE MAKES CAMPAIGN STOPS IN PENNSYLVANIA AND GEORGIA THIS WEEK. REPORTING LIVE AT THE WHITE HOUSE THIS MORNING. I’M AMY LOU WXII 12 NEWS. AMY, THANK YOU FOR THAT LIVE REPORT. NOW THERE’S A NUMBER OF RACES WE ARE STILL MONITORING AT THIS HOUR. UP FIRST, WE HAVE NORTH CAROLINA ATTORNEY GENERAL, CURRENT STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL. JOSH STEIN IS RUNNING FOR STATE GOVERNOR, LEAVING THE POSITION UP FOR GRABS. U.S. REPRESENTATIVE DAN BISHOP IS RUNNING UNOPPOSED FOR THE REPUBLICAN NOMINATION, SO THE DEMOCRAT REPRESENTATIVE JEFF JACKSON, WON THE NOMINATION TO FACE BISHOP. THE ATTORNEY GENERAL PROVIDES LEGAL OPINIONS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND GOVERNOR, AND REPRESENTS THE STATE IN LEGAL SUITS. IF YOU SCAN THE QR CODE AT THE BOTTOM OF YOUR SCREEN, THAT WILL TAKE YOU TO OUR COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF NORTH CAROLINA’S PRIMARY ELECTION RESULTS. IT ALSO GOES OVER WHY NORTH CAROLINA IS CONSIDERED A BATTLEGROUND STATE. A REMINDER YOU CAN FOLLOW OUR ELECTION COVERAGE ON THE FREE, VERY LOCAL APP AND JUST SCROLL TO THE COMMITMENT TAB TO SEE OUR STORIES, INCLUDING BILL O’NEILL’S ONE ON ONE INTERVIEWS WITH SEVERAL CANDIDATES. VERY LOCAL IS AVAILABLE IN YOUR PHONE’S APP STORE OR ANYWHERE YOU STREAM. IT IS 609 NOW TO DAVIE COUNTY, WHERE TWO TEENAGERS ARE CHARGED WITH BRINGING A GUN TO SCHOOL, ACCORDING TO AN EMAIL SENT OUT TO PARENTS. THE DISTRICT SAYS THE TEENAGERS BROUGHT THE GUN TO DAVIE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL LAST WEEK. BOTH ARE EXPECTED TO BE CHARGED WITH POSSESSION OF A WEAPON ON SCHOOL CAMPUS AND POSSESSION OF A HANDGUN BY A MINOR. THE STUDENTS INVOLVED IN THE INCIDENT HAVE BEEN BANNED FROM CAMPUS NOW FOR AN UPDATE TO A STORY 12 INVESTIGATES HAS BEEN FOLLOWING FOR WEEKS. GREENSBORO CITY MANAGER TAIWO JAIYEOBA HAS RESIGNED FROM HIS POSITION AS CITY MANAGER OF EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY. HE SERVED IN THE ROLE FOR ABOUT TWO YEARS. HIS RESIGNATION COMES AFTER POLICE WERE CALLED TO HIS HOME ON DECEMBER 28TH BY HIS TWO ADULT DAUGHTERS, WHO SAID JAIYEOBA WAS ABUSING THEM. GREENSBORO CITY LEADERS APPEALED A JUDGE’S DECISION TO RELEASE THE POLICE BODY CAMERA VIDEO FOOTAGE FROM THAT NIGHT. THIS WEEK THAT APPEAL HAPPENED, DEPUTY CITY MANAGER CHRIS WILSON WILL RESUME THE ROLE OF INTERIM CITY MANAGER FOR THE TIME BEING, YOU CAN ENJOY THE NEWEST EXHIBIT AT REYNOLDA HOUSE THIS EVENING. WE’LL TAKE A LOOK AT THE INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCE PLANNED FOR ITS DRINKS AT DUSK EVENT. BUT FIRST, SEVERE WEATHER PREPAREDNESS WEEK CONTINUES IN NORTH CAROLINA. THE TIPS YOU SHOULD KNOW TO KEEP YOURSELF SAFE WHEN HIGH WINDS, HAIL AND TORNADOES HIT. PLUS, OUR TEAM COVERAGE OF THE NORTH CAROLINA PRIMARY WILL CONTINUE IN JUST A FEW MINUTES AS WE HEAD INTO BREAK. HERE’S A LOOK AT THE LOCAL RESULTS.

Voters across North Carolina cast their ballots on Super Tuesday while deciding which candidates should be the party nominees to appear on the general election ballot come November. Below, find real-time updates from Tuesday night. Plus, get the latest election result updates post-election night. KEY THINGS TO KNOW North Carolina has historically been one of the closest and most competitive states in recent presidential races.Factors that could sway the balance: North Carolina is now worth 16 electoral votes as compared to 15 in 2020. ►Follow WXII 12 Election Coverage on our free Very Local app ELECTION RESULTS >>>>ELECTION RESULTS<<<< WEDNESDAY, MARCH 612:35 p.m. - Here are the projected winners for the Congressional races in North Carolina for the 9th, 10th, and 5th districts.12:10 p.m. - The current results of the race for U.S. House District 8 for the Republican Primary. Candidates for the Republican Primary for North Carolina Superintendent share their goals if elected and who they are likely to face on the Democratic side.12:08 p.m. - WXII's Maria DeBone reports the current state of the race for U.S. House District 6. 12:05 p.m. - Here are the projected winners for the Republican and Democratic candidates running for North Carolina Governor. The results for Lieutenant Governor in North Carolina are heading in the direction of a run-off for the Republican Primary.12:03 p.m. - Joe Biden is the projected winner for the Democratic Primary in North Carolina.12 p.m. - Republican candidate Nikki Haley suspends her campaign for Presidency. Donald Trump and Joe Biden share their thoughts about the resignation and what it means for the election in November.8 a.m. - The Republican Primary for the 6th Congressional District is still too close to call. 4 a.m. - Democrat Josh Stein is going to face Republican Mark Robinson in the race for North Carolina's governor. TUESDAY, MARCH 5 11:11 p.m.- Here are the results so far for the following state and local races: Stokes County Board of Commissioners, Elkin City Schools Board of Education, Mt. Airy North and South Ward Commissioners, Davie County Board of Education, and North Carolina Lieutenant Governor. 11:10 p.m.- Results are coming in for races at the State Legislative level, and a few winners are already projected. 11:06 p.m.- There is no winner yet for the 6th Congressional District seat, and with numbers reporting at 94% it looks like it will head to a run-off showdown.11:05 p.m.- The first race called in North Carolina was for President. It is highly possible for there to be a rematch from the 2020 election.10:54 p.m.- These are the results so far for U.S. House District 10. WFU Political Science Professor John Dinan and WXII's Bill O'Neil discuss Super Tuesday's key takeaways.10:47 p.m.- These are the results so far in the race for Winston-Salem Mayor. Reporter, Christopher Salas, in Washington D.C. gives updates and predictions from what votes are depicting from across the nation.10:42 p.m.- Here's a look at the results so far in the races for Insurance Commissioner, Secretary of State and State Treasurer. 10:35 p.m.- Even though the polls are closed, some races will be heading to run-off elections. Numbers are close for the 6th District and Lt. Governor race.10:33 p.m.- Christian Castelli talks about the tight race for the District 6th seat. There are no Democratic candidates, so whoever wins the race heads to Washington.10:30 p.m. - WFU Political Science professor John Dinan offers his expertise on the unprecedented North Carolina gubernatorial race, which features Lt. Governor Mark Robinson and Attorney General Josh Stein. 10:26 p.m. - These are the results so far in the races for House Districts 65, 72, 74 and 32.10:21 p.m. - Here are the current results for the North Carolina Senate races for District 25 and 31.10:15 p.m. - Two hopefuls in North Carolina's 6th Congressional District race, political veteran Mark Walker and Trump endorsee Addison McDowell, continue to await news.10:12 p.m. - Here are the results so far for the following races: NC House Districts 59, 60, and 62.10:10 p.m. - Lt. Governor Mark Robinson and Attorney Josh Stein speak after winning the North Carolina gubernatorial primary. Watch brief clips of both speeches below.10:10 p.m.- Numbers continue to roll in for the 5th, 9th and 10th Congressional District races.10: 08 p.m.- Several candidates are closely monitoring the numbers rolling in for the 6th District race. Christian Castelli said he is remaining hopeful to fill Kathy Manning's seat. 9:35 p.m. - According to NBC sources, former North Carolina Rep. Madison Cawthorn was spotted at Trump's Mar-a-Lago party. He was wearing his member of Congress pin.Cawthorn, who served as the representative for North Carolina's 11th Congressional District from 2021 to 2023, lost his primary in 2022 following a series of scandals including misdemeanor charges and a nude video. 9:30 p.m. - Election results are continuing to pour in from across North Carolina.8:10 p.m. - WXII 12's Kenny Beck and Bill O'Neil reconvene with John Dinan to discuss the primary results that have started to come in.8:05 p.m. - Attorney General Josh Stein and Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson are projected to win the North Carolina gubernatorial primary race.8:00 p.m. - President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are projected to win the North Carolina presidential primary. 7:30 p.m. - The polls are now closed. WXII 12's Kenny Beck and Bill O'Neil spoke with Wake Forest University's John Dinan on the outlook of North Carolina's 2024 Primary Election.6:00 p.m. - The race for North Carolina's 6th Congressional District is arguably the most competitive race in the state. Bill O'Neil gives an update on who could emerge victorious.5:30 p.m.- Poll workers at Greater First United Baptist Church in High Point have counted more than 60 people who cast their ballot. However, the Guilford County Board of Elections Director said he does not think any voter turnout records will be broken in the area. 5:15 p.m. - There are several key races in North Carolina this year, including one that could be decided tonight. WXII 12's Bill O'Neil elaborates on this year's races to watch.5:05 p.m. - With Roy Cooper's second term coming to an end, North Carolina's race for Governor could impact the state and country for years to come. Republican Mark Robinson and Democrat Josh Stein are shaping up to be the front-runners.WXII 12's Davonte McKenith and Chris Petersen provide updates on the race.5:00 p.m. - Foot traffic is steady in Winston-Salem as people head to the polls. Here's why one first-time voter said it's important to exercise his right to vote. 4:31 p.m. - Voters at Greater First United Baptist Church in High Point said it's been smooth sailing so far. Charlie Collicutt, the Director for the Guilford Board of Elections, said he encourages people to cast their ballot as soon as possible.4:30 p.m. - The race for governor of North Carolina is shaping up to be one of the hottest races in 2024, but so far, it hasn't been a close one.4:25 p.m. - Fewer people have voted this year so far in North Carolina's primary election. WXII 12's Kenny Beck spoke with Wake Forest University Political Science professor John Dinan on the reasoning behind that.4:20 p.m. - The race for governor of North Carolina features nine candidates, headlined by the fast-rising Mark Robinson. WXII 12's Chris Petersen talks about how the polarizing Robinson could make history if he wins.4:15 p.m. - The voters in North Carolina's newly drawn 6th Congressional District have an open seat to fill, and six Republicans are looking to fill it. WXII 12 News senior reporter Bill O'Neil explains more about the highly-coveted seat.4:05 p.m. - A steady flow of voters have cast their ballot at Reynolds High School in Winston-Salem. Both families and first-time voters stopped by, describing the process as quick and easy. Here's why some say it's important to make their voices heard. 12:05 p.m. - Voters said they are also having a smooth process in Guilford County. Two teenagers, who are not old enough to vote quite yet, share why they visited the polls with their parents. Election officials have also reported no issues following the outage for Facebook and Instagram.12:00 p.m. - Voter turnout has been steady at a local polling location. Voters share their reasoning behind why they decided to vote today. Election officials said they are not having any issues after Facebook and Instagram reported outages.9:10 a.m. - Voters in Guilford County said it has been a smooth process to cast their ballots. One family brought their 13-year-olds to the polls. Click the video below to hear their family tradition:9:05 a.m. - WXII's Maria DeBone explains voter traffic live from a polling location in Winston-Salem.9:00 a.m. - The Washington Bureau breaks down the ramifications of the primary election for the general election8:30 a.m. - As polls opened at 6:30 a.m., WXII's Maria DeBone has more information on the current voter turnout in Forsyth County. You have until 7:30 p.m. to cast your ballot. 6:55 a.m. - Polls have officially opened for the North Carolina primary election. Click the video below to get information on what you need to know before heading to the polls:6:35 a.m. - Many local school districts close following election day. Click here for the list for Guilford County Schools.6:30 a.m. - Super Tuesday is officially underway! Following a new law, results could come later in the evening. The Forsyth County Board of Elections director says over 27,000 people have already cast their ballot for early voting. He explains what the primary election is for:6:06 a.m. - The Washington Bureau talks about what the results for the primary election could mean in the general election.6:05 a.m. - Polls open in less than 30 minutes! The Forsyth County Board of Election director Tim Tsuji talks about the new law in waiting for polls to close before counting ballots, which could result in a delay in when results are posted.6:00 a.m. - What you should plan to wear today as you get out and cast your ballot!5:35 a.m. - More than 36,000 people voted during early voting in Guilford County, but turnout has declined.5:30 a.m. - Tim Tsuji, the elections director for the Forsyth County Board of Elections, suggests the best times to vote during the day and talks preparation efforts. 5:06 a.m. - Nearly three dozen schools will go remote for the primary election in Guilford County.For a full list of schools, click here.5:05 a.m. - Forsyth County and Guilford County polling locations prepare for doors to open and answer questions regarding the primary elections.WXII 12 News is committed to providing fair and balanced coverage of the 2024 elections in North Carolina. Stay up-to-date with the latest on local, state and national political headlines by clicking here.Keep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here.

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. —

Voters across North Carolina cast their ballots on Super Tuesday while deciding which candidates should be the party nominees to appear on the general election ballot come November.

Below, find real-time updates from Tuesday night. Plus, get the latest election result updates post-election night.

KEY THINGS TO KNOW

North Carolina has historically been one of the closest and most competitive states in recent presidential races.
Factors that could sway the balance: North Carolina is now worth 16 electoral votes as compared to 15 in 2020.

►Follow WXII 12 Election Coverage on our free Very Local app

ELECTION RESULTS

>>>>ELECTION RESULTS<<<<

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6

12:35 p.m. - Here are the projected winners for the Congressional races in North Carolina for the 9th, 10th, and 5th districts.

12:10 p.m. - The current results of the race for U.S. House District 8 for the Republican Primary. Candidates for the Republican Primary for North Carolina Superintendent share their goals if elected and who they are likely to face on the Democratic side.

12:08 p.m. - WXII's Maria DeBone reports the current state of the race for U.S. House District 6.

12:05 p.m. - Here are the projected winners for the Republican and Democratic candidates running for North Carolina Governor. The results for Lieutenant Governor in North Carolina are heading in the direction of a run-off for the Republican Primary.

12:03 p.m. - Joe Biden is the projected winner for the Democratic Primary in North Carolina.

12 p.m. - Republican candidate Nikki Haley suspends her campaign for Presidency. Donald Trump and Joe Biden share their thoughts about the resignation and what it means for the election in November.

8 a.m. - The Republican Primary for the 6th Congressional District is still too close to call.

4 a.m. - Democrat Josh Stein is going to face Republican Mark Robinson in the race for North Carolina's governor.

TUESDAY, MARCH 5

11:11 p.m.- Here are the results so far for the following state and local races: Stokes County Board of Commissioners, Elkin City Schools Board of Education, Mt. Airy North and South Ward Commissioners, Davie County Board of Education, and North Carolina Lieutenant Governor.

11:10 p.m.- Results are coming in for races at the State Legislative level, and a few winners are already projected.

11:06 p.m.- There is no winner yet for the 6th Congressional District seat, and with numbers reporting at 94% it looks like it will head to a run-off showdown.

11:05 p.m.- The first race called in North Carolina was for President. It is highly possible for there to be a rematch from the 2020 election.

10:54 p.m.- These are the results so far for U.S. House District 10. WFU Political Science Professor John Dinan and WXII's Bill O'Neil discuss Super Tuesday's key takeaways.

10:47 p.m.- These are the results so far in the race for Winston-Salem Mayor. Reporter, Christopher Salas, in Washington D.C. gives updates and predictions from what votes are depicting from across the nation.

10:42 p.m.- Here's a look at the results so far in the races for Insurance Commissioner, Secretary of State and State Treasurer.

10:35 p.m.- Even though the polls are closed, some races will be heading to run-off elections. Numbers are close for the 6th District and Lt. Governor race.

10:33 p.m.- Christian Castelli talks about the tight race for the District 6th seat. There are no Democratic candidates, so whoever wins the race heads to Washington.

10:30 p.m. - WFU Political Science professor John Dinan offers his expertise on the unprecedented North Carolina gubernatorial race, which features Lt. Governor Mark Robinson and Attorney General Josh Stein.

10:26 p.m. - These are the results so far in the races for House Districts 65, 72, 74 and 32.

10:21 p.m. - Here are the current results for the North Carolina Senate races for District 25 and 31.

10:15 p.m. - Two hopefuls in North Carolina's 6th Congressional District race, political veteran Mark Walker and Trump endorsee Addison McDowell, continue to await news.

10:12 p.m. - Here are the results so far for the following races: NC House Districts 59, 60, and 62.

10:10 p.m. - Lt. Governor Mark Robinson and Attorney Josh Stein speak after winning the North Carolina gubernatorial primary. Watch brief clips of both speeches below.

10:10 p.m.- Numbers continue to roll in for the 5th, 9th and 10th Congressional District races.

10: 08 p.m.- Several candidates are closely monitoring the numbers rolling in for the 6th District race. Christian Castelli said he is remaining hopeful to fill Kathy Manning's seat.

9:35 p.m. - According to NBC sources, former North Carolina Rep. Madison Cawthorn was spotted at Trump's Mar-a-Lago party. He was wearing his member of Congress pin.

Cawthorn, who served as the representative for North Carolina's 11th Congressional District from 2021 to 2023, lost his primary in 2022 following a series of scandals including misdemeanor charges and a nude video.

9:30 p.m. - Election results are continuing to pour in from across North Carolina.

8:10 p.m. - WXII 12's Kenny Beck and Bill O'Neil reconvene with John Dinan to discuss the primary results that have started to come in.

8:05 p.m. - Attorney General Josh Stein and Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson are projected to win the North Carolina gubernatorial primary race.

8:00 p.m. - President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are projected to win the North Carolina presidential primary.

7:30 p.m. - The polls are now closed. WXII 12's Kenny Beck and Bill O'Neil spoke with Wake Forest University's John Dinan on the outlook of North Carolina's 2024 Primary Election.

6:00 p.m. - The race for North Carolina's 6th Congressional District is arguably the most competitive race in the state. Bill O'Neil gives an update on who could emerge victorious.

5:30 p.m.- Poll workers at Greater First United Baptist Church in High Point have counted more than 60 people who cast their ballot. However, the Guilford County Board of Elections Director said he does not think any voter turnout records will be broken in the area.

5:15 p.m. - There are several key races in North Carolina this year, including one that could be decided tonight. WXII 12's Bill O'Neil elaborates on this year's races to watch.

5:05 p.m. - With Roy Cooper's second term coming to an end, North Carolina's race for Governor could impact the state and country for years to come. Republican Mark Robinson and Democrat Josh Stein are shaping up to be the front-runners.

WXII 12's Davonte McKenith and Chris Petersen provide updates on the race.

5:00 p.m. - Foot traffic is steady in Winston-Salem as people head to the polls. Here's why one first-time voter said it's important to exercise his right to vote.

4:31 p.m. - Voters at Greater First United Baptist Church in High Point said it's been smooth sailing so far. Charlie Collicutt, the Director for the Guilford Board of Elections, said he encourages people to cast their ballot as soon as possible.

4:30 p.m. - The race for governor of North Carolina is shaping up to be one of the hottest races in 2024, but so far, it hasn't been a close one.

4:25 p.m. - Fewer people have voted this year so far in North Carolina's primary election. WXII 12's Kenny Beck spoke with Wake Forest University Political Science professor John Dinan on the reasoning behind that.

4:20 p.m. - The race for governor of North Carolina features nine candidates, headlined by the fast-rising Mark Robinson. WXII 12's Chris Petersen talks about how the polarizing Robinson could make history if he wins.

4:15 p.m. - The voters in North Carolina's newly drawn 6th Congressional District have an open seat to fill, and six Republicans are looking to fill it. WXII 12 News senior reporter Bill O'Neil explains more about the highly-coveted seat.

4:05 p.m. - A steady flow of voters have cast their ballot at Reynolds High School in Winston-Salem. Both families and first-time voters stopped by, describing the process as quick and easy. Here's why some say it's important to make their voices heard.

12:05 p.m. - Voters said they are also having a smooth process in Guilford County. Two teenagers, who are not old enough to vote quite yet, share why they visited the polls with their parents. Election officials have also reported no issues following the outage for Facebook and Instagram.

12:00 p.m. - Voter turnout has been steady at a local polling location. Voters share their reasoning behind why they decided to vote today. Election officials said they are not having any issues after Facebook and Instagram reported outages.

9:10 a.m. - Voters in Guilford County said it has been a smooth process to cast their ballots. One family brought their 13-year-olds to the polls. Click the video below to hear their family tradition:

9:05 a.m. - WXII's Maria DeBone explains voter traffic live from a polling location in Winston-Salem.

9:00 a.m. - The Washington Bureau breaks down the ramifications of the primary election for the general election

8:30 a.m. - As polls opened at 6:30 a.m., WXII's Maria DeBone has more information on the current voter turnout in Forsyth County. You have until 7:30 p.m. to cast your ballot.

6:55 a.m. - Polls have officially opened for the North Carolina primary election. Click the video below to get information on what you need to know before heading to the polls:

6:35 a.m. - Many local school districts close following election day. Click here for the list for Guilford County Schools.

6:30 a.m. - Super Tuesday is officially underway! Following a new law, results could come later in the evening. The Forsyth County Board of Elections director says over 27,000 people have already cast their ballot for early voting. He explains what the primary election is for:

6:06 a.m. - The Washington Bureau talks about what the results for the primary election could mean in the general election.

6:05 a.m. - Polls open in less than 30 minutes! The Forsyth County Board of Election director Tim Tsuji talks about the new law in waiting for polls to close before counting ballots, which could result in a delay in when results are posted.

6:00 a.m. - What you should plan to wear today as you get out and cast your ballot!

5:35 a.m. - More than 36,000 people voted during early voting in Guilford County, but turnout has declined.

5:30 a.m. - Tim Tsuji, the elections director for the Forsyth County Board of Elections, suggests the best times to vote during the day and talks preparation efforts.

5:06 a.m. - Nearly three dozen schools will go remote for the primary election in Guilford County.

For a full list of schools, click here.

5:05 a.m. - Forsyth County and Guilford County polling locations prepare for doors to open and answer questions regarding the primary elections.

WXII 12 News is committed to providing fair and balanced coverage of the 2024 elections in North Carolina. Stay up-to-date with the latest on local, state and national political headlines by clicking here.

Keep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here.

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