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The Primary Election is Underway: Who’s Endorsing Whom?
In Orange County, which candidates are receiving endorsements in this year’s primary election? Keep track of the full list here.
‘Generational Replacement’: NC Unaffiliated Voters Surpass Republicans, Democrats
This week is the last for early voting ahead of the primary on Tuesday. North Carolina holds semi-closed primaries. This means registered Republicans, Democrats and Libertarians must vote with their affiliated party, but unaffiliated voters may choose any ballot. Experts say those unaffiliated voters have become the largest group of voters in our state.
Orange, Chatham DA Candidates Pledge Not To Prosecute Abortion Cases
Jeff Nieman and Kayley Taber both say they won’t prosecute women or doctors, even if North Carolina bans abortion in the future.
Candidate Intros: Orange County Schools Board of Education
During this local election season, 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro spoke with candidates for each of the races in Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Hillsborough. Each answered the same set of questions regarding their decision to run for elected office, their background in the...
Candidate Intros: Orange County Register of Deeds Primary
During this local election season, 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro spoke with candidates for each of the races in Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Hillsborough. Each answered the same set of questions regarding their decision to run for elected office, their background in the...
Candidate Intros: Carrboro Town Council (1 Seat)
During this local election season, 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro spoke with candidates for each of the races in Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Hillsborough. Each answered the same set of questions regarding their decision to run for elected office, their background in the...
Candidate Intros: NC Senate District 23 Primary
During this local election season, 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro spoke with candidates for each of the races in Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Hillsborough. Each answered the same set of questions regarding their decision to run for elected office, their background in the...
Candidate Intros: NC House District 50 Primary
During this local election season, 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro spoke with candidates for each of the races in Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Hillsborough. Each answered the same set of questions regarding their decision to run for elected office, their background in the...
College Students Could Have ‘Impact’ On Orange County Primaries
This week marks the last day of classes and the beginning of early voting. For many UNC students they’re now juggling studying for exams, graduation, moving out of their residence halls and finding time to vote.
McCrory, Budd Still Close In NC Senate Campaign Fundraising
Written by GARY D. ROBERTSON U.S. Senate hopeful Ted Budd is benefitting from President Donald Trump’s endorsement and a super PAC’s commitment to flood airwaves and mailboxes to help him as the May 17 Republican primary approaches. But rival and former Gov. Pat...
WATCH: Democratic Women of Orange County NC Hold Forum for House District 04
As the May 17 primary date gets closer in North Carolina, one of the most crowded races on Orange County's ballots this year is the Democratic primary for Congressional District 04. The district, which covers all of Orange and Durham counties, has been led by Rep....
Beasley Makes Largest Quarterly Fundraising in Senate Bid
Written by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS The heavy favorite to win next month’s Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in North Carolina announced on Thursday that her campaign brought in its largest quarterly fundraising haul to date. Cheri Beasley will report to federal election...
