Big ideas from at-large candidates for Raleigh City Council
The city of Raleigh has changed how it elects its eight-member city council, and for the first time ever this […]
2026 Election
Big ideas from Wake County Board of Commissioners candidates
As Wake County is growing, so is its board of commissioners: this year, the board will add two at-large seats
In the Orange County Sheriff’s Race, a Longtime Incumbent Faces A Challenger Advocating for Reform
Orange County is having its first competitive race for the sheriff’s office since 2018. Charles Blackwood, who has served as
Nida Allam Takes on Valerie Foushee—and the Democratic Establishment—in NC’s 4th District
This article was produced in partnership with NOTUS in Washington, D.C.. It is part of a series from NOTUS Perspectives featuring local
Durham Committee and People’s Alliance Release 2026 Endorsements
Two of Durham’s most influential political organizations announced their slates of candidates for the upcoming elections. The People’s Alliance PAC
Orange County County Commission and School Board
The Orange County Board of County Commissioners and the Orange County Schools Board of Education will each see at least
Wake County DA, Sheriff, and Judiciary
In March, Democratic voters will get a chance to pick Wake County’s next district attorney from a field of three.
Durham County DA, Sheriff, and Judiciary
High-profile courts and law enforcement positions are on the slate of electoral races in 2026. In Durham, voters will cast
Wake County Board of Commissioners
The Wake County Board of Commissioners sets policy, levies taxes, funds public education, and oversees the operation of parks, libraries,
N.C. Legislative Seats in Wake, Durham, and Orange Counties
This fall, all 170 state house and senate seats will be on voters’ ballots across the state. Some races will