During this local election season, 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro spoke with candidates for races representing Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Hillsborough. Each answered the same set of questions regarding their decision to run for elected office, their background in the community 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.

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Congressman David Price (D) is not seeking re-election, having announced his retirement after three decades of representing the Triangle community. The North Carolina 4th Congressional District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, which covers Orange, Durham and Alamance counties, is contested by Valerie Foushee (D) and Courtney Geels (R).

Both Foushee and Geels 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.

U.S. House of Representatives, District 04

(1 seat available)

 

Valerie Foushee (D)

 

 

Courtney Geels (R)

 

 

Early voting in Orange County 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.

 

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