Orange County’s four polling stations are open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays, closing an hour early on Halloween. The stations are also open this Sunday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Early voting ends on Nov. 1.
With elections in Chapel Hill coming up soon, read to learn how, where and when to vote.
This past week, Roy Cooper signed into law a bill that clarifies exactly what types of photo ID are eligible to be used to vote in North Carolina. Previously, there had been confusion on whether certain types of student ID cards would qualify. The previous law required universities to have been the ones to take the photos. Now, students can submit their own photos and have their ID be eligible, as long as the university can verify the student is submitting their own photo.
“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 this country ought to be about."
The law requires that the student ID cards contain photographs taken by the school, government or its contractors. Schools that issue IDs where students can upload their own pictures could not be approved.
“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 clean and fair elections that make people believe in the democratic process.”
Common Cause v. Rucho could become an exemplary case for future gerrymandering accusations.
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.
It's not over 'til it's over... and today, it's over! Staff writer Casey Quam spoke to students in the Pit about their voting experience at UNC this year, and marks an end to the voting madness on campus.
Voter registration in North Carolina has increased overall, but especially for Hispanic people and for third-party voters.
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 getting thin.
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 they entail, and who supports them.
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.
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 by voting for a constitutional amendment this November.
Every name and amendment that a voter in Orange County should know before hitting the polls in November.
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 activism group set out to make their message impossible to ignore.
The organizations that sent the letter urging the withdrawal of the subpoenas include the Southern Coalition for Social Justice, Democracy North Carolina and the ACLU.
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.
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 November. The U.S. Legislature is seeing more diversity than ever before, but it is not equal to the diversity of the population that the legislature represents. Studies from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the University of Virginia suggest that political participation can have a range of positive affects for the mind, toward relationships with others and society.
A North Carolina district court collected voter records to investigate voter fraud. In an effort to fight voter fraud, some voters' confidential information would be disclosed.
