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2024 Candidate Introductions: Orange County Board of Commissioners (Primary)
The elections for Orange County’s Board of Commissioners are often decided in the primary. But that’s not the case for one race this year.
Early Voting in 2024: What Do You Need To Know in Orange, Durham, or Chatham County?
Early voting is about to begin for the 2024 primary! Here’s what you need to know in order to vote in Orange, Durham, or Chatham County.
Top Stories of 2023: Orange County Has New Leadership After Local Elections
To reflect on the year, Chapelboro.com is re-publishing some of the top stories that impacted and defined our community’s experience in 2023. These stories and topics affected Chapel Hill, Carrboro and the rest of our region. Local elections and politics in Orange...
The Candidate Filing Period Is Closed For 2024 Elections. Who’s Running in Orange County?
The filing period is now underway for candidates running for office in the 2024 elections. Here’s a list of who’s running in Orange County.
Carrboro Swears In Mayor Foushee, 2 New Council Members; Sets Special Election for Open Seat
Barbara Foushee was officially sworn into office as Carrboro Mayor, while the town council also welcomed two new members.
Marilyn Carter Files to Run for Orange County District 1 Seat
A familiar face in Orange County politics is looking to make a leap into elected office next year. Marilyn Carter, the current president of Democratic Women of Orange County and former Chair of the Orange County Democratic Party, filed to run for the county's board of...
Anna Richards Will Not Run Again, Leaving Orange County District 1 Seat Open in 2024 Elections
Anna Richards is not seeking re-election to the Orange County Board of Commissioners, opening up a seat for the upcoming election cycle.
Jean Hamilton Announces Plans to Run for Second Orange County Term
On the day the 2024 filing period opened in North Carolina, current Orange County Commissioner Jean Hamilton announced she will be seeking re-election. Hamilton, who is one of three District 1 representatives on the county board, shared a press release saying she...
District 50 Rep. Renée Price Set to Run for Re-Election in 2024
Rep. Renée Price, who represents Orange County and Caswell County, announced her run for re-election during a birthday and fundraising event.
Dr. Amy Fowler Launches Re-Election Campaign for Orange County Board
The first at-large candidate in the 2024 Orange County Board of Commissioners election launched their campaign on Thursday, and it is someone familiar to voters: incumbent Dr. Amy Fowler. Fowler shared a release saying she is seeking a second term in the seat in order...
Rep. Buansi Launches Re-Election Campaign for District 56 in Orange County
North Carolina District 56 Rep. Allen Buansi announced Wednesday he will run for re-election in 2024 and seek a full term in the state house. Buansi's campaign shared a release announcing the attorney is aiming to build upon his work done in the state legislature over...
Phyllis Portie-Ascott Launches 2024 Campaign for Orange County Board of Commissioners
Phyllis Portie-Ascott, a representative for District 2 in Orange County, launched her effort to maintain the seat in the 2024 elections.
