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If you think you won't need your One Card in 2020, think again

By Diane Adame | March 24

“As long as they are identified when they come to vote and we have removed the barriers for that to happen, that is all good democracy and it’s what ...

Here's a breakdown of what led the NCSBE to call for a new election in the 9th district

By Brent Van Vliet | February 24

“There was overwhelming evidence that election fraud occurred and that Mark Harris was party to the fraud... I hope that we can proceed with having ...

UNC stats class finds 1,500 unaccounted absentee ballots in NC 9th District election

By Evely Forte | February 20

A homework exercise in Advanced Methods of Data Analysis turned into a research project that found 1,500 absentee ballots were unaccounted for in Bladen ...

Here's what happened in the days leading up to the SBP election

By Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez | February 20

On the Friday before the election, four cases were brought against the Noble campaign, which resulted in Noble receiving 18 points, three over the 15-point ...

Here's what to expect during student body president campaigns

By Nathan Wesley | February 8

Student body president elections are always confusing, and so we break down how campaigns work and the rules that candidates must follow.

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.

Looking into the early effects of this year’s midterm elections

By Olivia Slagle | December 4

The most recent midterm election season brought both parties different successes across the state, as well as an ongoing investigation and the passing ...

The North Carolina State Legislative building is located at 16 W. Jones St. in downtown Raleigh. The N.C. General Assembly went into a special session on Nov. 27. DTH File/Katie Sweeney

Here's an update on the North Carolina voter ID law

By Michael Taffe | November 28

With the Republican General Assembly to lose its supermajority in the New Year, legislators are pushing the final details on the voter I.D. amendment. ...

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.

Many Orange County Democrats run unopposed, but that may change soon

By Alice Bennett | November 5

This year's election points to a continuing trend of North Carolina straying from a two-party state. But that also means competition between parties is ...

Don't let voter fatigue catch you in the ballot box today, Orange County

By Olivia Slagle | November 5

Ever heard of "choice fatigue?" Well, if you're a voter this season, you might be catching it. This year's ballot is packed with decisions to make, including ...

Court sides with Gov. Cooper on control of state Board of Elections

By Jake Richard | October 23

A North Carolina court ruled against giving the N.C. General Assembly control over the state Board of Elections, but voters may make this ruling obsolete ...

Students and local residents participate in early voting at Chapel of the Cross today.

Here's what you need to know about early voting

By Devin Fussa | October 17

Six locations. Sixteen days. Don't miss your chance to vote early.

Social justice groups protest DOJ voting records subpoena

By Andreamarie Efthymiou | October 3

The organizations that sent the letter urging the withdrawal of the subpoenas include the Southern Coalition for Social Justice, Democracy North Carolina ...

Voting in Chapel Hill for the first time? Here are the basics

By Michael Taffe | October 1

Early voting is upon us. Starting Oct. 17, students can start lining up at the polls. Here's a quick guide to where, when and how to submit your ballot. ...

Hurricane Florence could impact midterm elections in some NC counties

By Georgia Wieland-Stanford | September 20

The lingering damage of Hurricane Florence could extend to hurt voter turnout, voting equipment, and the ability for counties to send absentee ballots. ...

N.C. millennials are overtaking baby boomers and shedding party politics at the polls

By Georgia Wieland-Stanford | September 3

Young people are voting, but they're not registering one way or the other. This might speak to the trend of anti-party politics, but experts are optimistic ...

NC Primary Election Voting Guide 2018

By Anna Pogarcic | April 19

Early voting for primary elections around the state began in most cities in North Carolina on April 19. If you're going home to vote, here's what you ...

Here's what you need to know about the NC primary elections

By Payne Lubbers | March 25

Voters, new precedents will be in place by the time you march to polls this fall. For the first time in state history, there will be a Democrat on the ...

With elections coming up, Orange County launches voter education initiative

By Karlton Tate | March 22

As elections get closer and closer, Orange County launches a campaign aimed at educating voters about new district lines and how to vote.