Bill Mann discusses police patrols in neighborhoods at the town of Elon Oct. 1 Neighborhood Meeting.
Students, local residents focus on election priorities
As the 2026 midterm elections approach, voters are reflecting on what issues are most important to them. North Carolina adults are most concerned about the national economy, according to an Elon University Poll published in September 2026. Eighty-six percent of voters said inflation and the cost of living were “very important” to them, with 73% also listing the general economy and healthcare as “very important.”
