'On the knife's edge': Following North Carolina's path to swing state

While the state of North Carolina has set a record of voting in Democratic governors, its propensity for voting red in Federal elections makes it a crucial ...

Behind our 2024 general election coverage

"I hope our quiz site and special print edition are helpful in your voting endeavors, and I hope you share them with your friends and family. I hope that ...

Take our 2024 N.C. election voter quizzes

Q&A: Jefferson Griffin discusses Court of Appeals experience, judicial conduct

The Daily Tar Heel's Victoria Yang spoke with Jefferson Griffin,a candidate for the N.C. Supreme Court, to discuss his candidacy and aspirations ...

Q&A: Allison Riggs talks accountability, accessibility in lead up to election

The Daily Tar Heel's Victoria Yang spoke with Allison Riggs, a candidate for the N.C. Supreme Court, to discuss her candidacy and aspirations ...

Q&A: Valerie Zachary discusses affordability, court experience

The Daily Tar Heel's Emily Dudash spoke with Valerie Zachary, the Republican candidate for the N.C. Court of Appeals Judge Seat 14 to discuss ...

Q&A: Ed Eldred discusses personal impacts of law, connecting with public

The Daily Tar Heel's Emily Dudash spoke with Ed Eldred, the Democratic candidate for the N.C. Court of Appeals Judge Seat 14, to discuss his ...

Q&A: Martin Moore talks diverse perspectives, judicial experience

The Daily Tar Heel's Suchetana Kona spoke with Martin Moore, the Democratic candidate for the N.C. Court of Appeals Judge Seat 15, to discuss his candidacy ...

Q&A: Chris Freeman discusses the importance of community, Court of Appeals candidacy

The Daily Tar Heel's Suchetana Kona spoke with Chris Freeman, the Republican candidate for the N.C. Court of Appeals Judge Seat 15, to discuss his candidacy ...

Q&A: Court of Appeals candidate Tom Murry discusses fairness, role of the appellate court

The Daily Tar Heel sat down with Tom Murry, the Republican candidate for the N.C. Court of Appeals Judge Seat 12, to discuss his campaign and goals.

Q&A: Carolyn Jennings Thompson talks justice, previous experience

The Daily Tar Heel's McKenzie Bulris spoke with Carolyn Jennings Thompson, the Democratic candidate for the N.C. Court of Appeals Judge Seat 12, to discuss ...

Q&A: Carrboro Town Council candidate Isaac Woolsey talks accessibility, transit

The Daily Tar Heel's Joseph Cole spoke with Carrboro Town Council special election candidate Isaac Woolsey about his experience and aspirations for ...

Q&A: Carrboro Town Council candidate Cristóbal Palmer discusses infrastructure, more

The Daily Tar Heel's Sheridan Barry spoke with Carrboro Town Council special election candidate Cristóbal Palmer about his experience and aspirations ...

Digital experts discuss lack of regulation for AI in N.C. political advertising

There is no current statewide regulation regarding the use of generative AI in political advertising. Some worry about the lack of transparency, while ...

'Absolutely essential': Volunteers help Orange County residents get to the polls

This year, a community program increased their scale of operations to provide services to disabled individuals by acquiring an ADA wheelchair van and ...

Western North Carolina business leaders evaluate fall tourism as region recovers

Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina just before the region's tourism season, which generations billions of dollars to sustain local businesses ...

A guide to Orange County's bond referendums

All Orange County ballots will have a bond referendum that will give voters the ability to decide if the county can raise funds to repair, upgrade and ...

Before You Vote 2024: A Guide to Bond Referendums on Orange County Ballots

Welcome back to the third episode of Before You Vote 2024, where City & State Editor Lucy Marques chats with senior writer Sarah Clements about the ...

N.C. Board of Elections extends absentee ballot deadline for western N.C.

While its infrastructure is slowly recovering, western North Carolina is still facing underwater polling places, road destruction and power outages, all ...