Voter turnout is up, so how has the state's electorate changed since 2016?

Voter registration in North Carolina has increased overall, but especially for Hispanic people and for third-party voters.

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

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 ...

Do you know about the six amendments on the ballot? 1/3 of N.C. voters don't.

If you are among the group of North Carolinians not aware of the Constitutional amendments appearing on this year's ballot, here is a brief guide to what ...

Fueled by the current political climate, N.C. voter turnout is at a record high

Chapel of the Cross on Franklin Street is the closest early voting site to campus. The early voting period ends on Nov. 3 at 3 p.m. 

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

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 ...

Want to know who's running in Orange County? We've got you covered.

Every name and amendment that a voter in Orange County should know before hitting the polls in November. 

Hillsborough group puts sign over I-40 to protest Kavanaugh

If you've driven on Interstate 40 recently, you may have noticed a new addition to the highway sign scene. Following Kavanaugh's confirmation, a Hillsborough ...

Social justice groups protest DOJ voting records subpoena

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

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.  ...

Need another reason to vote in November? It's good for your health

While Millennials are one of the largest generation groups, there are still more Baby Boomers and older generations that show up to the voting polls each ...

ICE subpoenas voting records in Eastern N.C.

A North Carolina district court collected voter records to investigate voter fraud. In an effort to fight voter fraud, some voters' confidential information ...

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

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 ...

Court rules N.C. congressional districts (still) unconstitutionally gerrymandered

The N.C. General Assembly unconstitutionally gerrymandered congressional districts to favor Republican candidates in 2016.

N.C. General Assembly puts controversial voter ID amendment on November ballot

This November brings the potential for big changes to the N.C. Constitution. If you're heading to the ballot box this fall, you should know about how ...

Republican Party executive threatens to impeach NC Supreme Court. Here's what to know

An N.C. Republican Party official floated the idea of impeaching the N.C. Supreme Court if the court votes to remove proposed constitutional amendments ...

Wait times at the DMV continue to get worse

With the new REAL ID set to begin in October of 2020, North Carolina DMVs are seeing even longer waits than normal, and a voter ID amendment appearing ...

"Capturing the Flag" documentary reveals suppression laws in NC threaten voting rights

The documentary “Capturing the Flag,” which featured Laverne Berry and Steven Miller alongside their friend, Claire Wright, as they worked for voter ...

Federal courts rule NC maps unconstitutionally gerrymandered

Purple pens and coin tosses: NC politicians can win elections by slim margins, according to new study

In cities across North Carolina, one vote can decide an entire election, according to a new study published by Democracy North Carolina.