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Orange County Chooses Early Voting Sites for 2024 General Elections — Now Excluding Carrboro’s New Library
Orange County recently finalized and shared its list of early voting locations for the 2024 election, which adds the future Carrboro library.
Disability Rights, Transit Advocate Isaac Woolsey Files to Run for Carrboro Town Council
Isaac Woolsey, a disability rights activist and self-described autistic comedian, filed to run for the open seat in Carrboro.
‘My Community, My Work’: Cristóbal Palmer Enters Carrboro Town Council Special Election
Cristóbal Palmer — the director for a digital library at UNC and a Carrboro native — entered the special election for town council on Friday.
Former Chapel Hill Mayor Howard Lee Writes Endorsement of Josh Stein for NC Governor
In a Spectacular Magazine column, former Chapel Hill mayor Howard Lee wrote why he is endorsing Josh Stein for North Carolina’s governor.
Hauser Projected to Win Runoff, Takes Final Orange County Schools Board Seat
After falling short by more than 400 votes in March, Bonnie Hauser is projected to win a second term to the Orange County Schools Board of Education. Hauser leads fellow incumbent Jennifer Moore by nearly 1,100 votes with all 17 of the school district's precincts...
Runoff Election Day is Here. Here’s What You Need to Know to Vote in Orange County.
Election Day voting for North Carolina’s two outstanding primary elections and Orange County School Board’s runoff will run through 7:30 p.m.
In the Fight for Democracy, UNC Professor Enlists Local Media
Against a rise of anti-democratic behavior, UNC’s Shannon McGregor calls for “democracy-framed election coverage” by journalists.
UNC Basketball’s Lynch, Crawford Among Triangle Athletes Denouncing Robinson’s Run for NC Governor
A group of former Black basketball players from UNC, Duke and N.C. State are sharing concerns over gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson.
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.
