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In Chapel Hill’s Election, The Generation Gap May Decide
A survey from Public Policy Polling finds a split between older and younger Chapel Hill residents, on key issues as well as the 2023 election.
Foushee Picks Up Endorsement from National PAC in Carrboro Mayor’s Election
Despite running unopposed for office this fall, Barbara Foushee continues to rack up endorsements for her to become the Town of Carrboro's next mayor. The Collective PAC — a national organization dedicated to helping more Black candidates earn election to seats of...
Poll: No Clear Leader, Many Undecided Voters in Chapel Hill Election
A survey from Public Policy Polling finds many Chapel Hill voters still undecided, two weeks out from Election Day 2023.
Sierra Club Endorsements for Orange, Chatham County Local Elections Revealed
All of the N.C. Sierra Club endorsements in the Orange County and Chatham County municipal elections are now released. Read them here.
Triangle Blog Blog Announces Announces Endorsements Endorsements
The progressive website Triangle Blog Blog has endorsed Jess Anderson for Chapel Hill Mayor and aligned mostly with NEXT for Town Council.
INDY Week Publishes Endorsements in Chapel Hill and Carrboro Municipal Races
The local magazine INDY Week has published its endorsements in this year’s Chapel Hill and Carrboro municipal elections.
Armando Bacot Endorses Candidates in Chapel Hill Municipal Races
Two candidates in high-profile Chapel Hill municipal elections received an endorsement from an unexpected source on Monday.
Local Breakfast Club Announces Endorsements in 2023 Chapel Hill, Carrboro Elections
The Anderson-Thorpe-Battle Breakfast Club released its 2023 Chapel Hill and Carrboro election endorsements on Monday.
Renée Peet Drops Out of CHCCS School Board Race, Leaving Field of 13
Withdrawing from the CHCCS board race, Renée Peet endorsed fellow candidates Rani Dasi, Barbara Fedders, Taylor Tally, and Allison Willis.
Center for Biological Diversity Affiliate Shares Endorsements, Methodolgy in Chapel Hill’s 2023 Races
The Center for Biological Diversity’s action fund shared its endorsements in Chapel Hill’s 2023 races, largely basing them around one issue.
Here Are the Important Dates to Know for 2023 Election Season in Orange, Chatham Counties
What are the dates and deadlines Orange and Chatham County voters should know for the 2023 municipal election cycle?
Carrboro Mayor Endorses ‘Uniquely Positioned’ Candidates in 2023 Town Council Race
Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils shared his support on Thursday of three candidates seeking the available seats in this fall’s town council race.
