During this local election season, 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro spoke with candidates for races in Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Hillsborough — as well as the race for a North Carolina seat in the U.S. Senate. Each candidate answered the same set of questions regarding their decision to run for elected office, their backgrounds and what they wish for residents to think of when voting this fall. Their answers are shared here, as well as links to their respective campaign websites or pages. If a candidate did not respond or chose not to speak with 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro, it will be designated with no audio.
One of North Carolina’s two seats in the U.S. Senate is open, as current Sen. Richard Burr will retire at the end of his term this winter. Democratic candidate Cheri Beasley and Republican candidate Ted Budd each emerged as the winners of their respective primary elections and are looking to be elected for a six-year term.
Both Beasley and Budd spoke to 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro to introduce themselves, and their candidacy. Listen to their responses below, with candidates shared in alphabetical order by last name. Links to the candidates campaign websites can be found by clicking on their names.
Early voting in North Carolina runs from Thursday, October 20, through Saturday, November 5. Election Day will be Tuesday, November 8. For more election coverage and candidate introductions, visit Chapelboro’s Local Election Coverage page.
