Republicans fall one seat short of regaining supermajority in NC General Assembly

According to unofficial results, Republicans flipped two seats in the N.C. House and two in the N.C. Senate, meaning they would fall one seat short of a supermajority in the state House. This means that Republican lawmakers in the General Assembly will not be able to override a veto from Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper. Republicans needed 72 to gain this veto-proof power but only appeared to win 71 out of 120, falling short of the three-fifths margin for a supermajority. In the state senate, Republicans appeared to win 30 seats out of 50. 

Rep. Graig Meyer is to become next N.C. senator for District 23, per unofficial results

Per unofficial results, North Carolina Rep. Graig Meyer (D-Caswell, Orange) has won the 2022 midterm election for the District 23 North Carolina Senate position. He defeated Republican opponent Landon Woods and will replace Sen. Valerie Foushee (D-Chatham, Orange) in January 2023.  "I'm very honored to have won reelection and won election to this new seat in the North Carolina Senate," Meyer said. "I'm proud of the work that I've done for Orange County and Caswell County. I'm looking forward to serving them in this new way, and I'm looking forward to serving Person County as well."

Democrat Valerie Foushee wins 4th Congressional District in U.S. House

N.C. Sen. Valerie Foushee (D-Chatham, Orange) has won the election and will represent the 4th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives.  She has collected about 67 percent of votes cast in the election against Republican candidate Courtney Geels. “I am humbled and honored that the voters of NC-04 have put their faith and trust in me to represent them in Congress," Foushee said in a Tweet on Tuesday. 

Access to abortion, among other issues, drives UNC students to the polls

Students at UNC went to the polls on Tuesday for a variety of reasons, but many cited abortion access as a key issue. Other motivators for voting included the balance of power in the legislature and economic issues. 

Orange County community members share their opinions on Election Day

North Carolina residents went to their local polling stations on Tuesday to vote on issues that mattered to them. Women's rights, climate change and education were among the issues that residents cited in making their voting decisions.  Polls were open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and races continue to be called. "I care a lot about having a stable democracy and being able to vote and have politicians that respect the results of those elections,” Conny Morrison, 32, said.

'The sky’s the limit': registration opens for winter recreation programs

From rock climbing to lantern making, upcoming programs from the Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation Department are open for registration. The winter recreation programs include activities for everyone, and the Town has a financial assistance program for those who might not be able to afford to participate.

Gov. Cooper issues executive order to accelerate green transportation

Reducing transportation emissions in North Carolina through updated policies from Gov. Roy Cooper and different climate institutes

'It's our chance': Even without a ballot, local high schoolers engage in elections

Many North Carolina high school students are encouraging their peers to show up to the polls. There are also options for those under 18 to be involved in the election process, including volunteering for political campaigns, attending campaign events and working the polls on Election Day.

'We need strong leaders': Barack Obama endorses Cheri Beasley in US Senate race

In an advertisement for her campaign, former President Barack Obama endorsed Cheri Beasley for North Carolina's open U.S. Senate seat. He focused on her experience as a public defender and judge, as well as the importance of the race.

Renee Price and Charles Lopez face off for NC House of Representatives District 50

Price, chairperson of the Orange County Board of County Commissioners, and Lopez, HR manager for a Triangle-based landscaping company, are running for N.C. House district 50 this election cycle. Here's a look at their viewpoints on high-priority issues in the state. 

NC elections take place in newly-drawn districts amid long history of gerrymandering

In this round of midterm elections, North Carolina will use newly-drawn district maps that were drawn in February. The new maps come as a result of the state Supreme Court ruling that the previous maps were unconstitutionally gerrymandered — something that has a long history in the state. 

'It's important that it's done right': Officials, residents discuss voting security in OC

Some rhetoric surrounding the election security has sparked an increased number of concerned citizens, especially regarding the fairness and accuracy of the vote. In Orange County, election officials are responsible for ensuring elections are efficient, fair, convenient and accurate.

Column: How we approached our election coverage

Nov. 8 has been circled in red on my calendar for a long time.  From the moment I became City & State Editor, I’ve been planning how The Daily Tar Heel would cover the 2022 Midterms. 

'Keeping rural in mind': Organizations work to engage and inform rural voters

Over 75 of North Carolina’s counties are rural, with 2.2 million rural voters making up the second-highest segment of the state’s electorate after suburban voters as of 2020.

Here's what you need to know about voter ID in North Carolina

Voters must be registered in order to cast their ballot on Election Day. The deadline to register to vote was Oct. 14, but voters could register in person during early voting, which ended on Nov. 5. To register using same-day registration, voters must have resided in the county they intend to vote in for at least 30 days before Election Day. Following a referendum in the N.C. NAACP v. McCrory case, photo voter identification is not required to cast a ballot in North Carolina.

Orange County and Chapel Hill Transit provide resources for getting to the polls

Local voters without access to cars or other forms of personal transportation have a number of resources available for traveling to the polls on Election Day. One resource is Chapel Hill Public Transit, which has several routes that stop within walking distance to polls. The Orange County Democratic Party also has a volunteer ride service that can transport voters to polling locations. 

Here's where you can vote on election day Nov. 8

Early voters in Orange County share their views, motivations for voting

More than 41,000 people voted early in person in Orange County between Oct. 20 and Nov. 5, and thousands more are expected to cast their ballots on Election Day. 

NC Supreme Court upholds lower court ruling to allocate millions to public education

The N.C. Supreme Court upheld a lower court's order today along party lines that required hundreds of millions of dollars to be allocated for public education. The case, Hoke County Board of Education v. North Carolina, is adjacent to the long-running Leandro case.

North Carolina sees early flu cases, first child dies since 2020

Five adults have been confirmed to have died from flu complications this season, according to the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services.  The first pediatric flu death occurred this week. According to NCDHHS, over half of the children who die from the flu do not have any preexisting medical conditions that could put them at risk.