A rural crossroads in Franklin County with a couple of political signs is seen, Oct. 8, 2026, in Louisburg, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Ramey)

A lone sign for Brad Knott, the Republican nominee running for North Carolina's 13th Congressional District, sits on a street corner, Oct. 8, 2026, in Clayton, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Ramey)

Former Rep. Wiley Nickel, D-N.C., poses for a portrait in downtown Raleigh on Oct. 8, 2026, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Ramey)

Paul Barringer, the Democratic nominee running for North Carolina's 13th Congressional District, speaks with voters at a campaign event, Oct. 8, 2026, in Garner, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Ramey)

Paul Barringer, the Democratic nominee running for North Carolina's 13th Congressional District, poses for a photo with his dogs, Billie and Penny, on Oct. 8, 2026, in Garner, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Ramey)

FILE - Visitors to the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston view Vincent van Gogh's painting, "The Starry Night," on Oct. 17, 2003, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

Israeli soldiers close a gate to vehicles during an army operation in Hebron, in the occupied West Bank, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, a day after a Palestinian shooting attack in the area. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean)

Israeli soldiers take up positions during an army operation in the West Bank city of Hebron Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. A day after a Palestinian shooting attack in the area. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean)