Candidates, political action committees have spent $15 million combined in pair of NC Supreme Court races

Candidates and political action committees have spent $15 million combined to influence voters in two upcoming North Carolina Supreme Court elections next week.

For comparison, U.S. Senate candidate Ted Budd's campaign had spent $12.6 million from early 2021 through Oct. 19. Most spending in the Supreme Court elections have surfaced in the past month or so.

The Election Day stakes are high with registered Democrats currently holding a 4-3 seat advantage, and the two seats on statewide ballots currently held by Democrats. The court would return to a Republican majority if a GOP candidate wins at least one of the races.