Election 2026: Registered Voters Continue Walking Away From Major Parties

Election 2026: Registered voters continue walking away from major parties

Election registrations continue to heavily walk away from each major political party in North Carolina, with the most recent seven-day update on Saturday including 69% going independent.

Some WNC voters skipping party labels within elections

NEWLAND — A growing share of North Carolina voters are choosing not to register with a political party, a trend visible across the state, in the mountains and in Avery County.