Midterm Elections 2014 -

Gov. Roy Cooper will select a new State Board of Elections, which will consist of three Democrats and Two Republicans.

New N.C. Board of Elections to decide 9th Congressional District race

By Brent Van Vliet | January 29

Four Democrats and four Republicans have been nominated for North Carolina's reinvented five-member Board of Elections.

Wake County judge refuses to seat Mark Harris in N.C. District 9

By Laura Rong | January 28

The investigation into election fraud continues after Republican Mark Harris seemed to narrowly defeat Democratic opponent Dan McCready by only 905 votes ...

Pushback, legal action continues against voter photo ID amendment

By Georgia Wieland-Stanford | January 8

North Carolinians approved a voter ID law this past November, but the legislation will have to battle opposition and lawsuits before the next election. ...

We talked to the two newest Orange County commissioners on their plans for the board

By Alice Bennett | December 5

Sally Greene, a former Chapel Hill Town Council member, and Jamezetta Bedford, previously on the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education, ...

The future of student activism looks bright after 2018 midterm

By Georgia Wieland-Stanford | December 2

“It’s a great thing when students take politics into their own hands and get the voice of the young and educated out there," one UNC student said. ...

How Common Cause N.C.'s Bob Phillips fights gerrymandering in North Carolina

By Harris Wheless | December 2

Bob Phillips has dedicated for almost 20 years to making sure voters get to choose their lawmakers, but he still hasn't found the solution.

Why young N.C. voters are frustrated with the absentee ballot system

By Ryan Smoot | November 26

Young North Carolina voters across the country were met with challenges as the absentee ballots they requested never showed up.

Democrats win majority of statewide votes, but a minority of seats

By Michael Taffe | November 18

Democrats received more votes than Republicans for the state Senate and State House in the midterm election, yet Republicans will keep a majority of the ...

Students completing honors theses spend several months researching topics that relate to their fields.

'Expectations should be lowered': What a Democratic U.S. House means for higher ed

By Julia Masters | November 14

New education policy, if passed through government, could shape the future of Pell Grants and university research. Here's how.

John Arrowood elected as first LGBTQ+ statewide politician in the South

By Georgia Wieland-Stanford | November 14

What Kendra Johnson, director of Equality NC, called the 'Rainbow Wave' reflects the increased representation of openly LGBTQ+ politians being elected ...

What's next for Chapel Hill's affordable housing bond?

By Aislinn Antrim | November 14

After the vote to pass Chapel Hill's affordable housing bond, the Town has begun putting efforts into increasing more affordable housing. The Town is ...

Former political science professor discusses midterm results

By Lindsey Banks | November 11

This year, James Stimson, a Raymond Dawson Distinguished Bicentennial Professor of Political Science, retired after 21 years of service to the UNC Department ...

N.C. Republicans lose another opportunity to control state Board of Elections

By Jake Richard | November 7

An amendment to shift power towards the state legislature slated by Republicans fell short of approval, as 61.2 percent of voters reject the removal of ...

N.C. Democrats break Republican supermajority, but youth wave prevails nationwide

By Blake Weaver | November 7

Ahead of the election, many thought that a "Blue Wave" could occur, where 30 or more seats from the Republican party were lost. Though that didn't ...

Candidates and supporters gathered Tuesday night to monitor midterm election results.

Despite election results, both Democrats and Republicans look to the future

By Olivia Slagle | November 7

Here's what the atmosphere in the Democrat and Republican Headquarters in North Carolina were like this election night:

N.C. voters adopt four, reject two of the constitutional amendments

By Henry Haney | November 7

North Carolina voters cast their ballots Tuesday on six constitutional amendments, deciding on everything from voter identification to income taxes. ...

New citizens hope to make a difference with their midterm vote

By Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez | November 6

Voting is a privilege that these first-time voters believe is a practice that everyone who can, should take advantage of.

Anita Earls declares victory in race for N.C. Supreme Court

By Henry Haney | November 6

Earls previously worked as an attorney and civil rights advocate for 30 years. She founded the Southern Coalition for Social Justice, worked in the U.S. ...

Insko regains seat in State House

By Lauren Talley | November 6

Insko will serve in the North Carolina General Assembly for a 12th term.

Valerie Foushee holds onto District 23, returning for third term

By Henry Haney | November 6

Valerie Foushee, an advocate for education funding, the protection of the environment and the legalization of medical marijuana, has secured a third term ...