Lawyer, Counselor Kate O’Brien Shares Campaign Details in Chatham County Commissioner Race Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jan 16, 2026 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government Mental health and court counselor Kate O’Brien is running for the District 3 seat, which covers the northern most area of Chatham County. Read More
Orange County School Board Chair Will Atherton Will Seek Re-Election In 2026 Posted by Henry Taylor | Jan 15, 2026 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Pre-K - 12 Education Will Atherton, the current chair of the Orange County Board of Education, is one of six candidates vying for four seats. Read More
Former Detention Corporal Brian Edwards Details Run for Orange County Schools Board Posted by Henry Taylor | Jan 13, 2026 | Election, Local Government, Pre-K - 12 Education Brian D. Edwards, a former detention corporal, is one of six candidates running for a seat on the Orange County School Board. Read More
The Filing Period For 2026 Elections is Over. Who’s Running in Chatham County? Posted by Henry Taylor | Dec 19, 2025 | Election, Local Government The filing period for races in North Carolina began on Monday. Here’s who has declared intentions to run in Chatham County so far. Read More
The Filing Period For 2026 Elections Is Over. Who’s Running in Orange County? Posted by Staff | Dec 19, 2025 | Election, Local Election Coverage As 2025 begins to wind down, many are already looking ahead to the 2026 midterm elections across... Read More
Orange County Sheriff Primary Heats Up as Blackwood Seeks Fourth Term, LaBarre Joins Race Posted by Emma Cooke | Dec 5, 2025 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government After an unopposed election for Orange County Sheriff in 2022, the 2026 Democratic primary will see a race for the position. Read More
Rep. Allen Buansi Seeks Third Term in N.C. House to Represent Chapel Hill, Carrboro Posted by Emma Cooke | Dec 2, 2025 | Election, Local Election Coverage, State Government North Carolina District 56 Rep. Allen Buansi is seeking a third full term in the state house, announcing he will run for re-election in 2026. Read More
Orange County Commissioners Bedford and McKee File for Re-election; Beeman Launches At-Large Bid Posted by Brighton McConnell | Dec 2, 2025 | Election, Local Election Coverage The 2026 race for the Orange County Board of Commissioners gained three members in recent days: two incumbents and one second-time challenger. Read More
Federal Judges Uphold Several North Carolina US House Districts Drawn by Republicans Posted by Associated Press | Nov 23, 2025 | Election, State, State Government Written by GARY D. ROBERTSON RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Federal judges on Thursday upheld several U.S.... Read More
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. Read More