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2022 Primary Elections Results for Local Races
2022 Primary Election Results Tuesday marks Primary Election Day across North Carolina. Polls opened at 6:30 a.m. in the state and will close at 7:30 p.m. Voters in line when polls close are still eligible to vote. Voters must go to their precinct location to vote on...
Going to the Polls? Here’s Some Election Day Answers in Orange County
Primary Election Day across North Carolina is here, with polls opening at 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday. With heated races for U.S. Senate, redistricted U.S. House seats, state legislature spots and local governments, there are plenty of reasons to head to the polls. But...
Candidate Intros: US House of Representatives, NC-04 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: Orange and Chatham District Attorney 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 56 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...
The 2022 Primary Elections in North Carolina Are Soon. Who is Running Locally?
On March 4, the North Carolina Board of Elections closed the opportunity for residents to throw their names into primary elections at the federal, state and local government levels this year. The 2022 cycle is set to be an important one for North Carolina's General...
Early Voting is Ending: Here’s Where to Go in Orange County
Saturday marks the end of early voting during North Carolina's 2022 primary election cycle. The delayed timeline from redistricting lawsuits created a unique timeline and some voters may be returning to cast their ballots in-person for the first time since the...
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...
