Local Election Coverage
Orange County Commissioner Sally Greene Will Not Run for Re-election in 2026
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.
Nowell and Palmer Earn New Terms, Joiner Joins Carrboro Town Council
Tuesday’s election results made official the uncontested Carrboro Town Council race, with the three candidates earning four-year terms.
Candace Hunziker, Tiana Thurber Elected to Pittsboro Board of Commissioners
Candace Hunziker and Tiana Thurber earned election to the Pittsboro Board of Commissioners amid a crowded field during Tuesday night’s local races.
Berry, Miller-Foushee Reelected to Chapel Hill Town Council; Newcomers Rivers, McMahon Earn Most Votes
With the early vote totals and nearly all of Chapel Hill’s precincts reported on Tuesday night, the Chapel Hill Town Council election appears unofficially decided.
Orange County’s Trio of Mayors Prepare For New Terms With Towns’ Long-Term Futures in Mind
After Tuesday night, each of Orange County’s are poised to serve another two years and shared their visions of leading the towns to address both short- and long-term needs.
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2025 Election Results for Local Races in Orange County and Pittsboro
Tuesday marked Election Day for local races across North Carolina. Here are the vote tallies for Orange County and Pittsboro’s elections.
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2025 Early Voting in Orange, Durham and Chatham Counties is Underway; Here’s Where to Go
Early voting in North Carolina begins on Thursday morning, helping bring the local election season to a crescendo across 16 days.
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Sierra Club Releases Endorsements for Chapel Hill and Carrboro Elections
The N.C. Sierra Club recently shared the candidates it is supporting in the upcoming Chapel Hill and Carrboro municipal elections.
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Candidates Drop Out in 2 Chapel Hill Races; Town Council Opens Applications for Brief Vacancy
A pair of candidates in two Chapel Hill elections withdrew recently. Meanwhile, the town council is taking applications for a vacant seat.
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Pittsboro Realtor Nikkolas Shramek Running For Commissioner To Oversee Growth, Preserve Town Character
He said he’s running for commissioner to usher the town through it’s current growth while making sure it stays true to its character.
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Pittsboro Business Owner Tiana Thurber Details How Chantal Inspired Town Commissioner Candidacy
Thurber, owner of Reclamation, is one of eight candidates running for two open seats on the Pittsboro Board of Commissioners.
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Pittsboro Native, Former Football Player Tobais Palmer Details His Campaign for Town Commissioner Seat
Tobais Palmer, who grew up in Pittsboro during the 1990s, has seen many changes around town. Now, he is running to be an elected official.
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