Control of North Carolina’s state Senate is coming down to the wire as officials scrutinize hundreds of provisional ballots in a race that could tip the chamber to Democrats. Republican Sen. Danny Britt’s lead over Democratic challenger Catina Hamm has narrowed to 245 votes as election boards in three counties decide which provisional votes to count.
The Stakes of District 24
The 24th Senate District race covering Robeson, Hoke, and Scotland counties will determine whether Republicans maintain their legislative grip or whether Democrats achieve total control of state government for the first time in over a decade. If Hamm pulls off an upset, the 50-seat Senate would be evenly split, allowing Democratic Lt. Gov. Rachel Hunt to cast tie-breaking votes alongside a Democratic governor.
Ballot Battles Continue
Hoke County officials counted just 59 of 164 provisional ballots Friday, rejecting more than 100 for issues like missing photo ID without valid exemption. Over 650 provisional ballots remain under review across the three counties, with Robeson examining about 530 and Scotland County reviewing 130, according to WRAL News.
“We have a strong operation on the ground to ensure all legal votes are counted,” said Britt campaign spokesperson Pat Ryan, voicing confidence in both the senator’s reelection and Republican control of the chamber.
Broader Midterm Context
The razor-thin margin comes as Democrats already flipped the state House in Tuesday’s elections, ending 15 years of Republican control in that chamber. Final results in the Senate race likely won’t be certified until later this month as counties work through ballot challenges and verifications.
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