High Democratic voter turnout in both states points to the determination and resilience of communities determined to shift the balance of power.
The North Carolina primary will be the first test of a new congressional map the state implemented to help the GOP maintain its House majority.
Phil Berger, president pro tempore of the North Carolina state Senate, is facing a tight primary race that has huge ramifications for the GOP.
North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory on Monday conceded the election after Democratic competitor Roy Cooper's lead grew by 10,000 votes during a recount.