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House Minority Leader Shares Thoughts on NC Primaries and General Election Strategies
North Carolina House Minority Leader Rep. Robert Reives joined 97.9 The Hill to reflect on primary Election Day results and trends.
Election Certification Confirms Orange County School Board Runoff in May for Moore and Hauser
Jennifer Moore and Bonnie Hauser will appear on the runoff ballots on May 14, vying for a seat on Orange County Schools’ Board of Education.
Hauser Submits Request for Run-Off Election Against Moore in Orange County Schools Race
Bonnie Hauser is calling for a runoff election against Jennifer Moore if Moore’s vote totals do not reach a threshold required by law.
2024 Primary Election Results for Local Races
Election results will be updated as results are released once polls close after 7:30 p.m. The results are considered unofficial until certified by the local boards of election later in the week.
Slate of Doyle, Padilla and Moore Win Seats in Orange County Schools Election
Two incumbents and a newcomer are projected to win seats to the Orange County Schools Board of Education Tuesday night: Carrie Doyle, Jennifer Moore and Wendy Padilla.
Stein, Robinson Win Primaries in Race for NC Governor; Other 2024 Statewide General Elections Set
Josh Stein and Mark Robinson handily won their respective Democratic and Republican primaries in the race for North Carolina governor.
Phyllis Portie-Ascott Wins Dem. Primary for District 2 in Orange County Commissioner Race
Phyllis Portie-Ascott is the projected winner of the Democratic primary for a District 2 seat on the Board of Orange County Commissioners.
UNC Political Scientist Talks Polarization Reflected in 2024 Elections
As North Carolina transitions from primary election season to general election season, most observers anticipate another frustrating and divisive campaign. 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell recently spoke with UNC Distinguished Professor of Political Science Marc Hetherington about what to expect in the upcoming general election.
2024 Candidate Introductions: Orange County Schools Board of Education
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