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Orange County’s Candidates Filled Out Questionnaires: Read Them All Here
Local candidates in this year’s municipal election had to fill out many questionnaires. You can access them all from this one page.
With Local Election Season Underway, Who’s Endorsing Whom?
Which Orange County candidates are receiving endorsements in this year’s municipal election? Keep track of the full list here.
Election Day in Orange County: Your Guide to the Polls
Election day for local elections in Orange County is Tuesday, November 2 with polls open 6:30 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. Here’s what you need to know.
Candidate Intros: Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education
For the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education race, six new candidates are running for three open seats.
Candidate Intros: Town of Hillsborough Board of Commissioners and Mayor
In the Town of Hillsborough, there is a race for two open seats on the board of commissioners. Two incumbents are running against one new challenger. Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver will be running unopposed for her mayoral seat.
Candidate Intros: Carrboro Mayor and Town Council
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: Town of Chapel Hill Town Council and Mayor
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...
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.
