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Q&A: Valerie Zachary discusses affordability, court experience

By Emily Dudash | October 22

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: Martin Moore talks diverse perspectives, judicial experience

By Suchetana Kona | October 22

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

By Suchetana Kona | October 22

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 ...

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

By Defne Önal | October 22

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

By Maddie Policastro | October 22

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

A guide to Orange County's bond referendums

By Sarah Clements | October 20

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 ...

The Editorial Board's endorsements for the 2024 North Carolina general election

By Editorial Board | October 15

"With Election Day around the corner, it’s important to inform your vote for the N.C. general election — local elections are just as, if not more ...

North Carolina Democrats launch student voter protection initiative

By Lucy Marques | October 14

The Student Voter Protection Ambassador program, intended to assist elgible student voters, follows a recent N.C. Appellate Court decision to not allow ...

Citizens-only constitutional amendment to appear on general election ballot

By Sarah Smiley | October 7

Some critics of the proposed amendment think it sows division and racism, while proponents think it will combat voter fraud.

Column: Apply the 'veil of ignorance' to inform your vote

By Mary Blake Nobles | October 7

"If they’re in a position where they feel indifferent to changes in political leadership and implementation of new policies, considering the position ...

How to vote in person in Orange County on Election Day

By McKenzie Bulris | October 3

Voters can find their assigned polling place — which will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. — by checking their voter registration on the N.C. State ...

Judge denies Republican request to prevent UNC mobile One Card as voter ID

By Sarah Clements | September 20

The Democratic National Committee and UNC Affirmative Action Coalition opposed the Republican Party claims and argued that the mobile One Card is a more ...

DEI becomes political talking point, debating fairness

By Sophie Baglioni | September 16

“Power and the way that it is marshaled as a resource is really enticing as a political tool,” Meredith Clark, an associate professor at UNC Hussman ...

Column: The lost art of presidential decorum

By Madelyn Rowley | September 2

Though we've seen a steep decline in mutual respect between politicians, the American people should not follow in their footsteps.

'Easier for students:' UNC mobile One Card approved as valid voter ID

By Sofia Szostczuk | August 26

UNC's mobile One Card can now be used as valid voter ID anywhere in North Carolina.

Column: Thank you Gov. Cooper for highlighting Kamala Harris’ record

By Mary Blake Nobles | August 25

"We also have to remember who we’re dealing with. This candidate shouldn’t just remind you of your goofy relative that you see at family reunions ...

Down-ballot candidates in North Carolina fundraise, attract individual donors

By Lauren Zola | August 21

But, money is only one factor in determining the outcome of an election, UNC political science professor Marc Hetherington said.

Column: Board of Elections' approval of UNC ID is rare win for student voters

By Mary Thomas Watkins | August 21

"On Tuesday, the North Carolina State Board of Elections voted 3-2 in favor of allowing the mobile UNC One Card to qualify as voter ID, a rare win for ...

What's next? Political leaders discuss Gov. Cooper's future following VP bid exit

By Audrey Kashatus | August 19

Some Democratic political leaders told The Daily Tar Heel that one of the most speculated next steps for Cooper is running for a seat in the U.S. Senate. ...

Column: Let the vice president chortle

By Madelyn Rowley | August 18

"Kamala Harris is not without her flaws; in fact, they are highly numbered. But there will be no space left to discuss sound critiques if all of our attention ...