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Q&A: Rep. Jeff Jackson talks legislative experience before attorney general primary

By Sophie Baglioni | March 4

The Daily Tar Heel's Sophie Baglioni spoke with N.C. Attorney General candidate Rep. Jeff Jackson, D-N.C. 14th, about his experience and aspirations for ...

Q&A: Satana Deberry talks Durham experience, candidacy for attorney general

By Caroline Horne | March 3

The Daily Tar Heel's Caroline Horne spoke with N.C. Attorney General candidate Satana Deberry about her experience as a public lawyer in Durham and her ...

Nikki Haley discusses policy platform, criticizes Trump, Biden in Raleigh rally

By Katelyn Cai | March 3

Haley is a distant second to Trump and has lost every primary contest thus far. As of March 3, Trump leads polls in North Carolina by 45 points.

Column: Maximize your power, vote unaffiliated in North Carolina

By Emma Green | February 25

"North Carolina is one of seven states that allow unaffiliated voters to participate in any party’s primary but limit party-affiliated voters to their ...

Q&A: Wesley Harris discusses campaign for state treasurer, building statewide coalition

By Gabrielle Rothstein | February 6

The Daily Tar Heel's Gabrielle Rothstein spoke with state treasurer candidate Wesley Harris to hear about his experience and plans for the state treasury. ...

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Column: The lesser of two evils is still evil

By Harry Black | February 5

"When your entire presence in the legislature is built around preventing other ideologies agendas, then you’re not actually pushing your own. This defensive ...

Everything you need to know about the upcoming University election

By Aidan Lockhart | February 3

Members of the Board of Elections are encouraging students to engage with student government.

Town of Chapel Hill employees can now use employee ID for voting

By Makenzie Mills | January 9

Out of the approved institutions, employees in the towns of Chapel Hill and Hillsborough can now use their employee IDs as a valid form of voter ID.

Carrboro Town Council to hold special election to fill vacant seat

By Grace Whittemore | January 9

After winning Carrboro's mayoral election in November, Barbara Foushee's now vacant council seat will be filled by a special election on Nov. 5, 2024. ...

Elections to the red carpet: What the Editorial Board will cover in 2024

By Editorial Board | January 8

"As we head into the spring semester, the Editorial Board has taken the time to look back at 2023 and predict what the new year might have in store. Whether ...

Chapel Hill sees high voter turnout in 2023 municipal election

By Henry Thomas | November 12

Over 12,000 votes were cast in the Chapel Hill mayoral election, marking a nearly 20 percent increase from the 2021 municipal election.

Word on the Street: Do you feel prepared for Election Day?

By Lena Miano | November 8

On Oct. 6, staff writer Lena Miano asked students in the Pit, "Do you feel prepared for Election Day?"

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Ryan, Nollert, McCullough win open seats on Chapel Hill Town Council, fourth seat uncertain

By Walker Livingston | November 7

Amy Ryan won the highest amount of votes, Melissa McCullough and Theodore Nollert won the second- and third-most votes in the Chapel Hill Town Council. ...

Jess Anderson defeats Adam Searing in Chapel Hill mayoral race

By Ethan E. Horton | November 7

Jess Anderson won the 2023 Chapel Hill mayor race, per unofficial results. Anderson won 58.79 percent of the vote, compared to Searing's 40.97 percent ...

Op-ed: How to vote in Orange County and find a polling place

November 6

"If you are registered to vote in Orange County and did not early vote for Tuesday’s local elections, check your voter registration at https://vt.ncsbe.gov/RegLkup/ ...

Tuesday is Election Day. Here's what you need to know before you vote

By Sarah Smiley | November 5

Here’s everything voters need to know before going to the polls on Tuesday. Voters with questions can text the county board of elections at (919) 246-8773 ...

Op-ed: How to vote in Chapel Hill and Carrboro elections

October 26

"Two very important elections are occurring this academic year that greatly affect students and the entire community."

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Editorial: The Editorial Board's endorsements for the 2023 municipal elections

By Editorial Board | October 24

This November, voters will choose their municipal representatives in Chapel Hill and Carrboro. The Editorial Board, composed of 15 undergraduate students, ...

Column: Voting in municipal elections is important. Do your research.

By Ethan E. Horton | October 24

"The point is, don't go in blind. While you're in Chapel Hill, you owe it to the community to let your voice be heard. You owe it to democracy."

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The differences between 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations explained

By Emma Hall | October 24

The two main types of nonprofit organizations under federal law are 501(c)(3)s and 501(c)(4)s. 501(c)(3)s are often referred to as public charities, while ...