Orange County Elections Archives

EXCLUSIVE: Karen Stegman Announces Campaign for Orange County Commissioner Seat

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 12, 2025 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government

Chapel Hill native and former town council member Karen Stegman plans to run for the Board of Orange County Commissioners in 2026.

Orange County Commissioner Sally Greene Will Not Run for Re-election in 2026

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 10, 2025 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government

Sally Greene posted on her Facebook page Monday afternoon she plans to depart the Board of Orange County Commissioners next winter, opening up an at-large seat in the 2026 election.

Trying to Vote in Orange County? Here Are Answers to 2024 Election Day Questions

Posted by Staff | Nov 5, 2024 | Election, Local Election Coverage, State

General Election Day has arrived in North Carolina. Here are some answers to frequently asked questions for voting in Orange County.

Here’s How to Listen to 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro’s 2024 Candidate Introductions

Posted by Staff | Oct 29, 2024 | Candidate Intros, Local Election Coverage

This election season, 97.9 The Hill & Chapelboro spoke with candidates seeking to represent Orange County at different levels of government.

Runoff Election Day is Here. Here’s What You Need to Know to Vote in Orange County.

Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 14, 2024 | Election, Local Election Coverage

Election Day voting for North Carolina’s two outstanding primary elections and Orange County School Board’s runoff will run through 7:30 p.m.

Phyllis Portie-Ascott Wins Dem. Primary for District 2 in Orange County Commissioner Race

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Mar 5, 2024 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government

Phyllis Portie-Ascott is the projected winner of the Democratic primary for a District 2 seat on the Board of Orange County Commissioners.

Dr. Amy Fowler Launches Re-Election Campaign for Orange County Board

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 30, 2023 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government

The first at-large candidate in the 2024 Orange County Board of Commissioners election launched...

Orange County Elections Director: Check Precinct Information Before Voting on Election Day

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 7, 2023 | Election, Local Election Coverage

For Orange County voters heading to the polls on Election Day, officials are reminding them of important differences from early voting.

On Air Today: Rachel Raper of Orange County Elections

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 7, 2023 | On Air Today (PM)

Rachel Raper, the director of elections for Orange County, speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Monday, August 7.

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Orange County General Elections Feature Many Uncontested Races

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 1, 2022 | Local Election Coverage, Local Government

The 2022 midterm election cycle has many state government and congressional races. In Orange County, though, many races are already decided.

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