Local Election Coverage
READ: Valerie Foushee, Nida Allam Answer 97.9 The Hill’s Questions on 2026 Campaigns
Valerie Foushee and Nida Allam, who are running for the U.S. House in North Carolina District 4, answer our questions about their campaigns.
2026 Candidate Introductions: Democratic Primaries for the Chatham County Board of Commissioners
The Chatham County Board of Commissioners sees contested Democratic primaries in Districts 3 and 5 seats on the ballot for this spring.
2026 Candidate Introductions: Orange County Board of Education
As the Orange County Schools district grapples with many of the same challenges other public schools are in North Carolina, four seats on the Board of Education are up for grabs in 2026.
2026 Candidate Introductions: Democratic Primaries for the Orange County Board of Commissioners
After only one of the 2024 races for the Orange County Board of Commissioners was contested in the primary cycle, all three have competition this year.
Early Voting for 2026 Primary Elections is Underway in Orange, Durham and Chatham Counties. Here’s What to Know
Early voting for the North Carolina Primary Election begins on Thursday, Feb. 12. Here is what you need to know to cast your vote.
Read More2026 Candidate Introductions: Democratic Primary for Orange County Sheriff
After running unopposed in 2022, Orange County Sheriff Charles Blackwood faces competition in the Democratic primary from the Durham County Sheriff’s Office’s Director of Planning and Development David LaBarre.
Read More2026 Candidate Introductions: Democratic Primary for N.C. House District 50
North Carolina House District 50 covers much of Orange County and all of Caswell County, featuring a distinct rural makeup of communities.
Read More2026 Candidate Introductions: Democratic Primary for U.S. House – NC-09
NC-09 has long been a Republican stronghold. This spring, four Democrats are running for the chance to face longtime U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson on the November ballot.
Read More2026 Candidate Introductions: Democratic Primary for U.S. House – NC-04
Arguably the highest-profile primary on the ballot this year in our community is the race for North Carolina’s fourth congressional district.
Read MoreFormer Town Councilor, Pastor María Palmer Details Orange County Commissioner Campaign
María Palmer’s campaign for a District 1 Orange County Commissioner seat is built around championing equity and improving affordability.
Read MoreSarah Smylie Details Bid for Reelection to Orange County Schools Board of Education
Incumbent board member and vice-chair Sarah Smylie is one of six candidates vying for four seats on the county school system’s Board of Education this spring, with early voting beginning on February 12 and Primary Election Day on Tuesday, March 3.
Read MoreSaru Salvi Points to Her Career of Public Service Amid Run for OCS Board of Education
Saru Salvi is one of six candidates vying for four seats on the county school system’s Board of Education this spring, with early voting beginning on February 12 and Primary Election Day on Tuesday, March 3.
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