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‘We Have Never Been In A Time That Was This Partisan’: UNC Scholar on Polarization
UNC political scientist Marc Hetherington discusses polarization: its causes, its effects, and what we might do about it.
High Stakes in N. Carolina Court Races With Majority on Line
Written by GARY D. ROBERTSON The two North Carolina Supreme Court seats up for election in November have taken on extra significance as the outcome could flip the court’s partisan makeup during a period of political polarization. Registered Democrats hold a 4-3...
Candidate Intros: US House of Representatives District 04
The North Carolina 4th Congressional District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives covers Orange, Durham and Alamance counties.
Candidate Intros: NC Senate District 23
Graig Meyer (D) and Landon Woods (R) are both running to claim the NC Senate District 23 seat in the 2022 midterm cycle.
Candidate Intros: NC House District 50
Charles Lopez (R) and Renée Price (D) are both running to claim the District 50 seat that covers much of Orange County and Caswell County.
Misinformation, Disinformation, Social Media, and You
UNC scholar Shannon McGregor discusses misinformation and disinformation in politics – and what we can do about it.
Chatham County to Choose Sheriff, Commissioners and School Board
With early voting in full swing and Election Day coming up on November 8, Chatham County voters are set to decide several key local races. Bill Horner, Editor and Publisher of the Chatham County News + Record told 97.9 The Hill: “When you think about Chatham County,...
Candidate Intros: U.S. Senate (North Carolina)
During this local election season, 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro spoke with candidates for races in Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Hillsborough — as well as the race for a North Carolina seat in the U.S. Senate. Each candidate answered the same set of questions regarding...
Republicans Get Partial Win in NC Court Over Poll Observers
Written by GARY D. ROBERTSON and HANNAH SCHOENBAUM A North Carolina judge gave a partial legal victory on Thursday to state and national Republicans by agreeing to loosen restrictions on activity by some party-appointed poll observers. Wake County Superior Court Judge...
Democrats Spend $4M More Aiding Beasley in NC Senate Race
Written by GARY D. ROBERTSON National Democrats getting outspent by rival Republican groups in North Carolina’s U.S. Senate race sought to narrow the gap Tuesday by running a new commercial criticizing GOP nominee Ted Budd on his abortion views. Senate Majority PAC,...
NC Senate Nominees Parry Over Abortion, Inflation in Debate
Written by GARY D. ROBERTSON The major-party candidates to succeed retiring North Carolina Republican Sen. Richard Burr parried over inflation, abortion and election integrity on Friday night in their only expected debate. Democratic nominee Cheri Beasley and...
Abortion-Rights Group Leader Lends Support to NC Candidates
Written by GARY D. ROBERTSON The head of a national political action committee working to elect women who support abortion rights visited North Carolina on Tuesday, joining candidates she says must win this fall to block Republican attempts to enact more restrictions....
