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LISTEN: Pittsboro Mayoral Candidate Forum by the Chatham News + Record
Among the intriguing local elections across our region this fall is the Pittsboro mayoral race. Incumbent mayor Jim Nass is facing a challenge from former Pittsboro mayor Cindy Perry, who chose not to run for re-election in 2019. The pair discuss topics like growth in...
LISTEN: Local Forum for Hillsborough Board of Commissioner Candidates
For Hillsborough voters who have yet to fill out ballots, the three candidates for the town’s Board of Commissioners recently held a forum.
Orange County Early Voting is Underway: Here’s What You Need to Know
Early voting for local elections in Orange County begins Thursday, October 14. Like voting in 2020, several COVID-19 precautions remain.
Daily Tar Heel Endorses Candidates in Chapel Hill, Carrboro
The Daily Tar Heel editorial board has weighed in on the 2021 election with endorsements in Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and CHCCS Board races.
WATCH: CHCCS Candidates Tackle Issues In PTA Council Forum
Five local organizations came together last month to host a forum for the six CHCCS School Board candidates. You can watch it here.
Campaign for Racial Equity in Our Schools Shares Endorsements for CHCCS Election
Endorsements in Orange County local elections continue to come in as voters begin to cast their ballots, with the Campaign for Racial Equity in Our Schools now sharing theirs. The organization, also knows as CFRE, advocates for policies that would lead to race no...
WATCH: NAACP Forums For Chapel Hill, Carrboro Candidates
The Chapel Hill-Carrboro NAACP recently held a pair of online forums for Chapel Hill and Carrboro candidates. You can watch them here.
Progressive Democrats of Orange County, INDY Week Share 2021 Candidate Endorsements
EDITOR'S NOTE: An earlier version of the Progressive Democrats of Orange County's endorsements listed support for Randee Haven-O'Donnell in the Carrboro Town Council race. An updated version now has removed that support. This article has been updated to reflect that....
Five Chapel Hill Town Council Members Endorse Incumbent Mayor for Re-Election
Five sitting members of the Chapel Hill Town Council have publicly endorsed Mayor Pam Hemminger for re-election. Hemminger is running against current town council member Hongbin Gu and UNC law student Zachary Boyce for the lone mayoral seat. Mayor Pro Tem Michael...
Sierra Club Releases Endorsements in Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Hillsborough Elections
The latest advocacy group recently released its endorsements of candidates for local government elections in Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Hillsborough: the Sierra Club. The Orange-Chatham Group, which is part of the North Carolina Chapter of the Sierra Club, shared the...
As Campaign Signs Go Missing, What Are The Consequences?
As local election season rolls around each year, Orange County candidates take to putting up signs to promote their campaigns. Every year; however, signs are often defaced or go missing as Election Day draws near.
CHALT, NEXT Chapel Hill-Carrboro Release 2021 Candidate Endorsements
EDITOR'S NOTE: An earlier version of this article incorrectly referred to the Chapel Hill Alliance for a Livable Town as a political action committee. It is an advocacy group that works closely with the Chapel Hill Leadership Political Action Committee. The article...
