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Karen Stegman Not Seeking Re-Election, Will Leave Chapel Hill Council After 2 Terms
Chapel Hill Town Council Member Karen Stegman shared in her newsletter Monday morning she is planning to finish her town council term in December, but will not file to run for re-election.
Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson Announces 2025 Re-Election Campaign
Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson will run for a second term this summer and fall, as she announced Thursday on 97.9 The Hill.
Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee Launches Re-Election Campaign for 2025
The mayor of Carrboro is officially seeking a second term. Barbara Foushee launched her re-election campaign on Thursday, announcing her bid to lead the town for another two years and continue building upon the work she has helped oversee within the town government....
Wes McMahon Announces Candidacy for Chapel Hill Town Council
Wes McMahon, a member of the Town of Chapel Hill Planning Commission, announced his candidacy for Town Council on Thursday afternoon.
Chapel Hill’s 2025 Mayoral Race Gains Its First Candidate. Here’s Who It Is
Chris Suttle, a cannabis lobbyist and consultant, announced his plans to run for Chapel Hill mayor during an open mic event Tuesday night.
Top Stories of 2024: Election Turmoil, Locally and Nationally
Among our top stories of 2024 was, of course, the election, which produced contentious races nationally and locally alike.
North Carolina Democrats Find Electoral Success Further Down the Ballot and Hope To Build on It
Democrats fell short in wresting away North Carolina in the presidential election, but scored significant downballot victories in 2024.
Orange County Communities Grapple with Post-Election Anxiety
Local people and organizations have responded in a range of different ways to the widespread anxiety about last week’s election results.
Rep. Allen Buansi Wins Second Term in N.C. House to Represent Chapel Hill, Carrboro
Rep. Allen Buansi will represent Chapel Hill and Carrboro in the North Carolina House of Representatives for another two years.
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