During election season, 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com keeps voters up-to-date and informed with local election coverage online and on the air — from first announcements until the final ballot is cast.
Local elections are when the future of our community is decided, and 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com provides you with the information you need about races in Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough and beyond. Check back on this page for the latest information about local races, election-related news and more!
2 Races To Set Partisan Control of North Carolina High Court
Two competitive races for North Carolina Supreme Court will determine the partisan makeup of the state’s highest court.
Early Voting Turnout High in Orange County, But Slightly Lower Than 2018
Early voting turnout was high this year, both statewide and locally in Orange County – but what that means for the outcome is anyone’s guess.
Early Voting is Finishing; Here’s Where to Go in Orange, Durham and Chatham Counties
With early voting ending on Saturday, November 5, here’s what to know before heading to the polls in Orange, Chatham and Durham Counties.
Misinformation and the Midterm Elections: What To Expect
Misinformation about the upcoming midterm elections has been building for months. What should people keep in mind on Election Day?
Pence Comes to North Carolina for GOP Senate Candidate Budd
Former Vice President Mike Pence stumped in North Carolina on Wednesday for U.S. Senate candidate Ted Budd as Election Day approaches.
Yes, Arnold Schwarzenegger Actually Crashed a North Carolina Election Workers Call
The North Carolina State Board of Elections welcomed the former California governor on a call with elections staff on Monday.
Orange County General Elections Feature Many Uncontested Races
The 2022 midterm election cycle has many state government and congressional races. In Orange County, though, many races are already decided.
‘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.
