Hurricane Helene looms over midterm campaigns in North Carolina

The hurricane's devastation in a swing state is becoming a central issue for candidates seeking to capitalize on federal disaster response as Election Day approaches.

First covered Oct 28, 2026 · 12:45 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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14d Grist Hurricane Helene haunts the midterms in North Carolina

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wncrecovery.nc.gov Recovery Funding | Governor's Recovery Office for Western NC

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Appeared in: 2026-10-28 (#15)

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