Local Election Coverage
N. Carolina Voter ID Still Void After Supreme Court Ruling
Written by GARY D. ROBERTSON A 2018 law requiring photo identification to vote in North Carolina...

Election Observers Caused Few Disturbances in North Carolina
After widespread worries of unruly election observers, the North Carolina Board of Elections received eight total reports during voting.
Unopposed in Election, Blackwood Set for Third Term as Orange County Sheriff
In addition to the dramatic and closer races on the ballot earlier this week, there were several...
LISTEN: 97.9 The Hill’s Full Election Night Coverage
As the 2022 midterm elections unfolded Tuesday night, the 97.9 The Hill news team broke down the results and spoke with winning candidates.

Cooper Veto Power Still Intact as NC GOP Gains Limited
North Carolina Democrats appeared successful — but just barely — in preserving Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto power to block bills on Tuesday.
Read More‘A Blue Wave In Chatham’ for State, Local Elections
It was a festive atmosphere Tuesday night at the Chatham County Democrats headquarters in Pittsboro.
Read MoreValerie Foushee Elected to Congress, Will Succeed Retiring Rep. Price
Valerie Foushee is poised to be the next representative for U.S. House District 4 after earning election over Courtney Geels on Tuesday.
Read MorePrice Earns Election to NC House District 50, Representing Orange and Caswell Counties
Orange County Commissioner Renée Price is the projected winner in the North Carolina House District 50 race on Tuesday night.
Read MoreRepublican Ted Budd Wins North Carolina’s U.S. Senate Race
U.S. Rep. Ted Budd won North Carolina’s open Senate seat, defeating Cheri Beasley and extending Democrats’ losing streak for the chamber.
Read MoreMeyer Projected to Win NC Sen. District for Orange, Person and Caswell Counties
State House Rep. Graig Meyer is poised to switch chambers, as vote totals indicate he will be elected to North Carolina Senate District 23.
Read More2022 Midterm Election Results for State and Local Races
Here are the reported voting totals for select 2022 elections across Orange County, Chatham County and North Carolina.
Read MoreNC Legislature Election To Decide Extent of Republican Power
North Carolina Republicans aimed for super-sized control of the legislature for the next two years in Tuesday’s election.
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