2016 Elections -

Man on the Street: thoughts on the Hillary Clinton rally in Durham?

By Corey Risinger | March 11

Ahmad Richardson, Hillside High School: "How is she going to help make (college) more affordable for us?

Clinton event brings "TLC" to Durham

By Corey Risinger | March 11

In the most secret service-studded pep rally of the year, Hillside High School hosted presidential candidate Hillary Clinton’s Get Out The Vote event ...

Q&A with UNC grad running for N.C. House

By Olivia Slagle | March 9

Joe Parrish, a 2014 graduate from UNC, is running for the N.C.

From NC State to NC Senate, T. Greg Doucette campaigns for political office

By Cole Stanley | March 9

On a normal day, T. Greg Doucette comes home to relax with his cranky beagle, often after meeting with lawyers and policymakers during the day.

The name is bond, Connect NC bond

By Tat'yana Berdan | March 8

In addition to voting for political candidates, the March 15 primary will ask North Carolina residents to vote on the Connect NC Bond — a $2 billion ...

Senater Ted Cruz, presidential candidate, participated in a Q&A session with Megyn Kelly at Calvary Baptist church of Raleigh on Tuesday, March 9th.

Trust Ted, Cruz criticizes Trump's untrustworthiness at Raleigh campaign event

By Thomas Shealy | March 8

Presidential hopeful Ted Cruz is confident he can beat Donald Trump in the race for the White House.

Residents weigh in: Why are you voting early this year?

By Burhan Kadibhai | March 6

Early voting is happening all this week until March 12 for the primary on March 15.

UNC students rallied behind Hillary Clinton at the NC legislature Thursday.

Clinton supporters rally in Raleigh

By Kelsey Mason | March 3

Dozens of women of all ages gathered at the N.C. legislature in Raleigh Thursday to rally behind one candidate: Hillary Clinton.

The Alumni Center hosted faculty panel about the political landscape in North Carolina Wednesday.

Political landscape panel focuses on national politics

By Sam Paisley | March 2

Panelists at the George Watts Hill Alumni Center gathered for what Leoneda Inge, WUNC’s changing economy reporter, coined “What’s the Deal Wednesday” ...

NC youth could change election with voter turnout

By Anica Midthun | March 2

With the 2016 elections underway, the Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement conducted a study that found North Carolina ...

Commissioner candidates agree teacher turnover needs solution

By Camila Molina | February 29

“We have some of the best schools here, in the state and the country. We need to find ways to retain those teachers here.

Forum held for District 1 and at-large commissioner candidates

By John Foulkes | February 29

Candidates for the District 1 and at-large seats on the Orange County Board of Commissioners gathered at the Lake Hogan Farms Club House to answer questions ...

Bern, baby, Bern: North Carolina next stop for Sanders campaign

By CJ Farris | February 28

The Bernie Sanders campaign kicked off efforts to rally regional support with the Sunday opening of the Triangle Bernie Headquarters in Durham.

Tillis endorses Rubio as primary race heats up in NC

By CJ Farris | February 24

As the North Carolina primaries approach, Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C. has come out in support of Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla.

Identity politics shape 2016 presidential election

By Haley McDougal | February 23

Voters in the 2016 presidential primaries have their choice of selecting someone who could be the first female, Jewish or Latino president — bringing ...

On Monday night in Swain Hall Holly Jones, who is running for Lt. Governor, spoke to a small group of students about numerous issues.

UNC graduate runs for Lieutenant Governor, returns to campus for intimate talk

By Anica Midthun | February 22

While she was a student at UNC, Holly Jones played in the marching band, and she managed the UNC varsity men's basketball team when Michael Jordan still ...

Saturday afternoon, Feb. 20, students gathered in Bingham for election protection training and to learn about primary polls. First-year Rebecca Price, sophomore Sebastian Hibbard, and junior Amanda Nunn sit among the other voters.

Workshop trains students to fight voter suppression

By Olivia Browning | February 21

Fifteen UNC students took part in election protection training Saturday in preparation for the March 15 North Carolina primary election.

New map draws unexpected consequences in 2016 primaries

By Corey Risinger | February 21

Less than a month before the March 15 primary elections, candidates for U.S. Congress in North Carolina have entered uncharted territory with a new district ...

Hillary Clinton sets sights on North Carolina in second bid for Democratic nomination

By Danielle Chemtob | February 21

Hillary Clinton is hoping for a second shot in North Carolina this primary season after her 2008 loss. Clinton opened a campaign headquarters in Raleigh ...

Q&A with U.S. Rep. Butterfield about NC redistricting troubles

By Rachel Kompare | February 18

A federal court recently found the drawing of district lines in North Carolina to be unconstitutional for packing African American voters within lines ...