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Democratic Party Vice Chair, Chapel Hill Attorney Jonah Garson Campaigns for NC Senate Appointment
Jonah Garson is launching a campaign to earn appointment and fill North Carolina Sen. Graig Meyer’s District 23 seat for the rest of the year.
Richard Ojeda Wins Democratic Primary for NC-09; Will Face U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson in Nov.
Retired U.S. Army major Richard Ojeda II separated himself from the Democratic field in Tuesday’s primary for NC-09, winning 49% of the vote.
‘In A Very Good Place’: 2026 Election Results Reflect Stability, Support for Orange County Schools Board of Education
Voters in the school district re-elected three incumbents to the board – Sarah Smylie, Anne Purcell and Will Atherton – while adding newcomer Lori Russell.
Democrat Valerie Foushee Holds Off Allam to Earn U.S. House Primary Victory
U.S. Rep. Valerie Foushee is poised to earn another term in Congress after holding onto a lead in the Democratic primary’s unofficial election results on Tuesday.
2026 Primary Election Results for Races in Orange and Chatham Counties
This page provides real-time updates throughout Election Night from the federal, state and county-level races in Orange and Chatham counties.
Bedford, Stegman Projected to Win Orange County Commissioner Seats; Bronson Leads Tight District 2 Race
Karen Stegman won the Democratic primary for the open at-large seat on the Orange County Board of Commissioners, while District 1 incumbent Jamezetta Bedford appears poised for re-election on Tuesday night. Meanwhile, the closest race of the night unfolded in District...
Charles Blackwood Earns Election to Fourth Term as Orange County Sheriff Following Primary Win
Orange County Sheriff Charles Blackwood is poised to earn his fourth term in the role, as he is projected to win Tuesday's Democratic primary. Blackwood led with 58.41% of the vote in Orange County, compared to Durham County Sheriff's Office employee and David...
Roberson Wins Bid for District 3 Chatham County Commissioner; Gomez Flores Wins District 5 Primary
Mike Roberson will join the Chatham County Board of Commissioners to represent District 3, winning Tuesday’s Democratic primary.
Incumbents Atherton, Purcell, Smylie, Newcomer Russell Elected to Orange County Board of Education
Incumbents Will Atherton, Anne Purcell, and Sarah Smylie will each retain their seats on the Orange County Schools Board of Education, while newcomer Lori Russell gained a seat on the board in the 2026 race. The race consisted of six candidates running for four seats,...
Democrat Renée Price Projected for Re-Election to N.C. House District 50
Rep. Renée Price is slated to earn the Democratic nomination — and general election victory — in District 50 of the North Carolina House of Representatives based on the unofficial primary election results. Price led with 74.91% of the vote over healthcare nonprofit...
Here’s How to Listen to 97.9 The Hill WCHL’s Election Night Coverage
Mar. 3 is Primary Election Night across North Carolina, and 97.9 The Hill WCHL will have special programming covering the local results.
2026 Candidate Introductions: Orange County Register of Deeds
With the current Orange County Register of Deeds Mark Chilton retiring from the role after 12 years, the race to replace him is on.
