Elections
Jade Wilson
North Carolina Has Finally Certified Its Election Results
The State Board of Elections verified the results 4-1, with former state senator Tommy Tucker as the sole dissenting vote. Read more
Nov. 24, 2020
North Carolina Republicans Egg on Trump's Tyrannical Election Meltdown
The local GOP is eager to chip in as Trump and Giuliani trying to delegitimatize Joe Biden's presidential victory. Read more
Nov. 11, 2020
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Quickbait: The Youth Vote
Young voters made their votes count this year, casting a higher portion of ballots this year than in 2016. Read more
Nov. 11, 2020
Jade Wilson
With Presidential and Statewide Races in the Balance, Durham Rally Demands Every Vote Be Counted
“We are here to protect every vote because every vote is a dream.” Read more
Nov. 05, 2020
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North Carolina Won't Finish Counting Ballots Until November 13
Patience, young pundit. Read more
Nov. 04, 2020
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Civil Rights Groups Sue Alamance County Sheriff, Graham Police Chief on the Eve of Election Day
Fifteen people were arrested by the Alamance County Sheriff's Office during a March to the Polls event this weekend. Read more
Nov. 03, 2020
courtesy of Carolyn de Berry and Triad City Beat
Cops Pepper-Spray Voters as They March to the Polls in Graham
On the final day of early voting in North Carolina, police in Alamance County pepper-sprayed a group of voters who were marching to the polls. Read more
Oct. 31, 2020
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More Than 2 Million North Carolinians Have Voted Early
Chatham, Durham, and Orange Counties are leading voter turnout. Read more
Oct. 23, 2020
2020 Endorsements: Corrections and Clarifications
Chris Dillon and Terence Priester respond. Read more
Oct. 21, 2020
INDY Week's Fall 2020 Voting Guide
Here are the INDY's 2020 Fall Voting Guides in short form. Read more
Oct. 14, 2020
Courtesy of the candidate
2020 Endorsements: Council of State
Our choices range from an incumbent who has held office since 1997 and a few newcomers in traditionally conservative offices. Read more
Oct. 14, 2020
Illustration by Shan Stumpf
Why You Should Vote Yes on Raleigh's Housing Bond
A housing bond won’t magically solve problems. But it will help people. Read more
Oct. 14, 2020
Annie Maynard
2020 Endorsements: Vote Them Out
Joe Biden can’t save us. Cal Cunningham can’t save us. Only we can save us. And in this election, our best chance at survival is to get rid of Donald Trump and Thom Tillis forever. Read more
Oct. 14, 2020
2020 Endorsements: Judicial Elections
This year, three of the state Supreme Court seats are up for grabs. Read more
Oct. 14, 2020
2020 Endorsements: NC General Assembly
This election is the chance to change the General Assembly. Read more
Oct. 14, 2020
Alexandra Valladares
2020 Endorsements: Uncontested
While it’s comforting to know that Democrats won’t lose local control any time soon, one has to wonder if some of these seats could use a change. Read more
Oct. 14, 2020
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2020 Endorsements: US House and Senate
Cal Cunningham recklessly engaged in a sophomoric text affair. But Thom Tillis is a Trump loyalist so diehard he’d do anything to please the president, including catching the coronavirus. Read more
Oct. 14, 2020
Candidate Questionnaire: Marshall Harvey, Wake County Water and Soil District Supervisor
I can provide the expertise, scientific, and technical skills needed to protect Wake County’s water quality, by engaging citizens through creative educational outreach to create healthy water sheds for Wake County. Read more
Oct. 14, 2020
Candidate Questionnaire: Brenda Howerton, Durham County Commissioner
"I have committed my life and influence, as county commissioner, to ensure that our community is a place where everyone is safe and able to freely live." Read more
Oct. 14, 2020
