Bernie Sanders holds rally in Durham, joined by local community leaders

By Brent Van Vliet

U.S. Senator and presidential candidate Bernie Sanders brought his message of economic populism to Durham ahead of North Carolina’s Super Tuesday primary. Sanders was joined by local community leaders and national campaign surrogates at a rally held in the Durham Convention Center on Friday morning.

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N.C. superintendent candidates talk educational equity and school funding

By David Saff

The current state superintendent is leaving in a bid to become lieutenant governor, which has led to a plethora of candidates contending for the position.

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Local town officials share views on candidates for the Presidential primary

By Elsa Karcher

“I want to see who has the best chance of winning North Carolina because along with wanting us to have a strong Democratic presidential candidate, I want a candidate that will help us win the North Carolina House and Senate."

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The N.C. gubernatorial primaries in full swing as the N.C. primaries approach

By Taylor Heeden

Incumbent Democratic candidate Gov. Roy Cooper is running again for office, but not uncontested. There are two candidates running for the Republican bid for governor, N.C. Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest of Charlotte and N.C. Rep. Holly Grange (R-New Hanover) of Wilmington. Additionally, Ernest Reeves is challenging Cooper for the Democratic bid. 

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North Carolina won't be the next Iowa: Here's how N.C. improved election security

By David Richman

“We have professionally run elections, so I think that’s the biggest distinction about North Carolina and Iowa.”

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North Carolina residents will vote in March this year and here's why it matters:

By Jordan Barish

North Carolina began discussing the possibility of moving up the election date in 2016. During the 2017-2018 session, the General Assembly passed a bill mandating that primary elections will be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in March for all even-numbered election years, starting in 2019. 

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Here's what you need to know about this year's Orange County School Board primary

By Niharika Vattikonda

Three of the seats on the Orange County Schools Board of Education are up for election this year. With concerns about achievement gaps, school safety and funding, candidates are hoping to provide a path forward for the future of Orange County schools.

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Here's what you need to know about voting in the March 3 primary

By Meredith Radford

You must be registered to vote with your Orange County address in order to be eligible to vote in Orange County. If you want to vote at your other address, you'll either have to request an absentee ballot by Feb. 25 or travel to vote in that county.

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Why Trump won't be the only Republican presidential candidate in the N.C. primaries

By Sonia Rao

Bill Weld will officially be recognized as a Republican presidential candidate on the North Carolina primary ballot. 

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Meet the four candidates for judge in the upcoming District Court primary

By Meredith Radford

The Daily Tar Heel talked to the four candidates for district court judge about their platforms and the road ahead. Here's what they had to say.

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Here's what you need to know about the five Democrats running for U.S. Senate

By Brittany McGee

Democrats Cal Cunningham, Trevor Fuller, Atul Goel, Erica Smith and Steve Swenson will face each other in the March 3 primary. From protecting North Carolina against climate change to ensuring healthcare for everyone, here are the issues these five candidates seeking a U.S. Senate seat are focusing on. 

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Here's what you need to know about the Orange County Board of Commissioners primary

By Audrey Selley

In a public panel, the candidates for the Orange County Board of Commissioners shared their plans for the county. They spoke about education, transportation and the climate action plan, as well as other important issues.

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The Orange County Board of Elections wants to help you find your polling place

By Julianna Robbins

As of 4:34 a.m., 955 ballots had been cast in North Carolina, 28 of which came from Orange County. Absentee ballots can be requested online on the Orange County Board of Elections website. 

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Here's what students need to know about voting in the primaries

By Evely Forte

From who will be on the ballot to polling places to early voting dates and more, there's a lot voters need to know before they head to the polls next month.

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The Orange County Commissioners primary race: What you need to know

By Guillermo Molero

Candidates running to represent Chapel Hill and Carrboro in Orange County's Board of County Commissioners continue to campaign for the 2020 primary election. 

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National politics takes center stage at Raleigh Women's March

By Sofia Lesnewski and Brittany McGee

“Until women’s rights are enshrined in the constitution with an Equal Rights Amendment, everything that has been given to us by law, can conceivably be taken away.”

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