OC Voice: Election Day is almost here

The OC Voice is a portion of the OC Report newsletter where local residents may have a platform to talk about local issues they care about. Gerry Cohen ...

Over 4.5 million votes already cast in North Carolina as Election Day approaches

Early voting ended Saturday, and data shows that voter turnout in North Carolina surpassed the early voting turnout in the state in the 2016 general election. ...

'A vote for our democracy': Youth poised to make big impact in 2020 election

With less than a week until Election Day, 3.8 million North Carolinians have already cast their ballots, a state in which young voters have turned out ...

Here's how the UNC-Duke rivalry helped engage voters in the medical field

Voter turnout in the medical field is historically low. VotER, an organization that engages medical professionals in civic participation, aims to change ...

Before You Vote Episode 7: Election security

In the seventh episode, City & State Editor Sonia Rao talks to N.C. Board of Elections Director Karen Brinson-Bell and UNC political science professor ...

'Celebration of citizenship': Inside the life of an N.C. poll worker

Rachel Raper, the director of elections for Orange County, said poll workers are critical to elections and complete a variety of roles during early voting ...

Weekly Quiz for the Well-Read News Whiz: Oct. 23

UNC students step up to work the polls for early voting and Election Day

UNC students volunteer to work election polls to help combat a poll worker shortage. Typically, a majority of poll workers are part of the older population, ...

N.C. voters show their support for Biden, Harris at Raleigh drive-in rally

North Carolina officials came out to a Biden rally Monday to discuss COVID-19, health care and the economy. 

Before You Vote Episode 6: How student leaders are engaging voters

In the sixth episode, City & State Editor Sonia Rao talks to Greear Webb and America Juarez-Maldonado, two student leaders at UNC about what they're ...

Local political groups adjust strategies to endorse candidates despite pandemic

Local political organizations, like CHALT and the Sierra Club, have had to adapt they way they support candidates in response to the pandemic. 

Poll shows N.C. voters want climate change response. Here's where the candidates stand

Going into the November election, climate change will be one of the biggest issues on the ballot. Here's where candidates across the state stand on the ...

Here's how to cast your vote early in Orange County

Early voting is underway in North Carolina through Oct. 31. Gerry Cohen, a member of the Wake County Board of Elections, and Rachel Raper, director of ...

OC Voice: Why you should vote in the U.S. Senate race

The OC Voice is a portion of the OC Report newsletter where local residents may have a platform to talk about local issues they care about. Taylor Heeden ...

Federal court ruling requires witness signature on absentee ballots in North Carolina

After months of deliberation, a Wednesday federal ruling will now require a witness signature on all absentee ballots, even if the voter confirms their ...

First day of early voting meant long lines in Carrboro

The first day of early voting in North Carolina drew long lines and enthusiastic voters across the state. At Carrboro Town Hall this morning, there were ...

Cooper and Forest discussed COVID-19, budget and racism at N.C. gubernatorial debate

Republican challenger Dan Forest faced off with Democrat incumbent Roy Cooper at the first and only gubernatorial debate before the November election. ...

Elevate: Minority voices are crucial as early voting begins

"The impact our Black, Latinx, Asian and Indigenous communities will have on this election, and the future of our state and country, cannot be overstated. ...

Chapel Hill voters weigh ballot-casting options this election season

Students and professors discuss how they plan to vote in this year's presidential election, weighing their options of in-person voting and absentee ballots. ...