Democrat Chuck Hubbard's lead grows over Virginia Foxx in NC House race

North Carolina voters are entering a critical stretch of the 2026 midterm election process, with county election officials preparing to certify results Friday, Nov. 13, while several closely contested races remain unresolved. Although Election Day was Nov. 3, the process of finalizing election results does not end when polls close. Election officials must finish reviewing provisional ballots, absentee ballots and other outstanding election records before certifying the results. One of the races drawing particular attention is North Carolina's 5th Congressional District, where Democrat Chuck Hubbard is leading Republican incumbent U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx by 335 votes, according to the latest figures provided for this report. Foxx has not conceded the race. With the margin within North Carolina's recount threshold, the contest could move into a recount process after Friday's county canvass. The next several days will be important in determining whether Hubbard's lead holds, whether Foxx formally requests a recount and when voters can expect a final determination. #Politics #Election #ncpol READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/elections/canvass-north-carolina-2026-midterm-election/275-d449de03-5dc0-4332-a656-4382939fe532