Orange County
Who’s Running: Orange County County Commission and School Board
With several seats up for reelection this year, Orange County will get at least one new county commissioner and one new school board member. Here’s a rundown of the candidates.
McMahon, Rivers Join Chapel Hill Town Council as Incumbents Reelected
Two political newcomers will join the town council following the county’s only truly competitive election.
Values and Priorities: Breaking Down the Chapel Hill Town Council Race
A look at the five candidates running for Chapel Hill town council, the issues at play, and what outcry over leaf collection services says about the election.
2025 Endorsements: Orange County Municipal Elections
Our recommendations for Chapel Hill mayor and council, Carrboro mayor and council, and Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools board.
2025 Candidate Questionnaires: Orange
Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and Hillsborough races.
Hillsborough Town Board: Kathleen Ferguson
Full name: Kathleen Ferguson Party affiliation: Democrat Campaign website: N/A 1) In 300 words or less, please give our readers your elevator pitch: Why are you running? Why should voters entrust you with this position? What prior experience will make you an effective member of the Hillsborough board of commissioners? Having institutional knowledge and established…
Hillsborough Mayor: Mark Bell
Full name: Mark Bell Party affiliation: Democrat Campaign website: https://www.facebook.com/MarkBellForHillsborough/ 1) In 300 words or less, please give our readers your elevator pitch: Why are you running? Why should voters entrust you with this position? What prior experience will make you an effective mayor? It has been an honor to serve as mayor of Hillsborough,…
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board: George Griffin
Full name: George Griffin Party affiliation: Democrat Campaign website: https://griffinforschools.com/ 1) In 300 words or less, please give our readers your elevator pitch: Why are you running? Why should voters entrust you with this position? What prior experience will make you an effective member of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools board of education? I am…
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board: Riza Jenkins
Full name: Riza Jenkins Party affiliation: Democrat Campaign website: www.rizajenkins.com 1) In 300 words or less, please give our readers your elevator pitch: Why are you running? Why should voters entrust you with this position? What prior experience will make you an effective member of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools board of education? I am…
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board: Melinda Manning
Full name: Melinda Manning Party affiliation: Democrat Campaign website: https://manningforchccs.com 1) In 300 words or less, please give our readers your elevator pitch: Why are you running? Why should voters entrust you with this position? What prior experience will make you an effective member of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools board of education? I am…
Chapel Hill Town Council: Louie Rivers III
Full name: Louie Rivers III Party affiliation: Democrat Campaign website: https://www.electrivers.com/ 1) In 300 words or less, please give our readers your elevator pitch: Why are you running? Why should voters entrust you with this position? What prior experience will make you an effective member of the Chapel Hill town council? I am running for…
Chapel Hill Town Council: Wes McMahon
Full name: Wes McMahon Party affiliation: Democrat Campaign website: www.wesforchapelhill.com 1) In 300 words or less, please give our readers your elevator pitch: Why are you running? Why should voters entrust you with this position? What prior experience will make you an effective member of the Chapel Hill town council? I’m Wes, a husband, father…
Chapel Hill Town Council: Erik Valera
Full name: Erik Valera Party affiliation: Democrat Campaign website: ErikForChapelHill.com 1) In 300 words or less, please give our readers your elevator pitch: Why are you running? Why should voters entrust you with this position? What prior experience will make you an effective member of the Chapel Hill town council? I moved here 18 years…
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