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New Cohort of Orange County Commissioners Aim to Bring ‘Good Combination’ to Board
Amid an election season of change, a new trio of Orange County commissioners believe their perspectives will add to the board.
2026 MIDTERM ELECTIONS SPECIAL: 97.9 The Hill’s Election Night Broadcast
97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck and the rest of the news team help bring live Election Night coverage on Tuesday, November 4.
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2026 Election Round-Up: Read Up on Local and National Races in North Carolina
Tuesday marked Election Day across the nation, with several races in North Carolina drawing...
Democrat Richard Ojeda Unseats Rep. Richard Hudson, Wins Election to U.S. House
Democratic challenger Richard Ojeda is projected to unseat incumbent Republican Richard Hudson and win election to the U.S. House.
Incumbents Kenlan, Gomez Flores Win New Terms on Chatham County Board of Commissioners
Democrats and incumbents Katie Kenlan and Franklin Gomez Flores are each poised to serve a second...
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Dasi, Stegman and Bronson Set to Join Board of Orange County Commissioners with Election Night Wins
Karen Stegman and Beth Bronson are set to join Rani Dasi as first-time winners to the Orange County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday night.
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Steve Maynor Wins Election to Full Term as Chatham County Sheriff
Steve Maynor, who assumed the office of Chatham County Sheriff from the outgoing Mike Roberson in August, is projected to win a full term.
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Democrat Valerie Foushee Projected to Win Third Term in U.S. House for North Carolina’s 4th District
Democrat Valerie Foushee has won re-election to the United States House of Representatives from North Carolina’s 4th District.
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Allen Buansi, Renée Price Each Win Third Terms for N.C. House Representing Orange County
Rep. Allen Buansi will represent Chapel Hill and Carrboro in the North Carolina House of Representatives for another two years.
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Chapel Hill’s Jonah Garson Wins Full Term to Serve N.C. Senate District 23
Democrat Jonah Garson won election to represent North Carolina’s Senate District 23, defeating Republican challenger Laura Pichardo.
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Former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper Projected to Defeat Michael Whatley, Win U.S. Senate Seat
Former North Carolina governor Roy Cooper has defeated Michael Whatley to win election to the United States Senate.
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2026 Election Results for Local and Statewide Races
Tuesday marks Election Day for local and statewide races across North Carolina, part of a pivotal...
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