Voting Laws

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

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. 

Word on the Street: Voting in college

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 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 getting thin. 

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 they entail, and who supports them. 

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 by voting for a constitutional amendment this November.

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 activism group set out to make their message impossible to ignore. 

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 and the ACLU.

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 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.

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 would be disclosed. 

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 that this fervor will keep bringing people to the polls. 

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 your voter requirements may change. 

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 from November's ballot. 

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 on the ballot in November could make this problem even worse. 

"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 protection in Fayetteville during the 2016 election, debuted at the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival in Durham on April 8.  

Federal courts rule NC maps unconstitutionally gerrymandered