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The Filing Period for 2025 Local Elections Is Underway. Who Is Running?

Posted by Staff | Jul 12, 2025 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government

In this local elections cycle, there are several elected roles for Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough and Pittsboro on the ballot.

‘We’ve Made Real Progress’: Kyle Shipp Files to Run for Second Term as Pittsboro Mayor

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 8, 2025 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government

Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp will seek another term in the role, as he filed to run for re-election...

A Former Governor, a Trump and Many Others: Tillis Retirement Sets off NC Senate Seat Speculation

Posted by Associated Press | Jul 2, 2025 | Election, National, State

North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis’ retirement announcement set off a scramble of successor speculation as it opens a seat in 2026’s midterms.

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell Seeks Second Term, Launches 2025 Campaign

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 30, 2025 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government

Mark Bell will once again be on the ballot this fall, as he announced Monday he plans to file and run for re-election as the mayor of Hillsborough.

North Carolina To Send Mailers to About 200,000 Voters Asking for Missing Registration Info

Posted by Associated Press | Jun 29, 2025 | Election, State, State Government

North Carolina election officials will send mailers to about 200,000 voters asking them to provide information missing from their state registration records.

After 2024 Special Election, Cristóbal Palmer Prepares for Another Carrboro Council Campaign

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 28, 2025 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government

Cristóbal Palmer announced his plans to file for election to a full-term on the Carrboro Town Council after serving on it for seven months.

Nonprofit Consultant, Artist Erik Valera to Join Race for 2025 Chapel Hill Town Council Seat

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 27, 2025 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government

After falling short of earning election to the Chapel Hill Town Council two years ago, Erik Valera is preparing to run again.

Chapel Hill Town Council’s Adam Searing Not Seeking Second Term, Cites ‘Heavy Lift’ of Local Governing

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 26, 2025 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government

Adam Searing, a nonprofit and health care attorney, described the Chapel Hill political climate as a major factor in his decision.

Robb English Shares Plans to Seek Second Term as Hillsborough Town Commissioner

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 25, 2025 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government

Robb English launched his re-election campaign Monday with a release, saying he will seek a second full term as a Hillsborough commissioner.

CHCCS Board Vice Chair Riza Jenkins Announces 2025 Re-Election Bid

Posted by Henry Taylor | Jun 23, 2025 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government, Pre-K - 12 Education

Riza Jenkins, the vice chair of the Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools school board, announced her intention to run for re-election.

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