NC elections board director says you can’t vote twice
On Wednesday, the Observer posted a news story on absentee balloting and a first look at the November ballot: Here’s a look at the...
Special primary election June 7 for U.S. House of Representatives and...
A special primary election will be held June 7 in North Carolina.
In February, the General Assembly enacted S.L. 2016-01 and S.L. 2016-02, which redrew...
High voter turnout already seen before General Election tomorrow
By Peter Vankevich
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Living up to expectations as the election of the century, national voter...
State house District 6 Republicans primary candidates give statements
Editor's note: To help island voters decide in the March 3 primary, the Observer will run statements by local candidates as we get them....
Ocracoke’s political representatives
Here is a list of Ocracoke's federal, state and county representatives.
U.S. Congress
U.S. Congressional offices (House and Senate) can be patched in by dialing (202)...
U.S. Senate candidates
Three Republican candidates are vying for incumbent Richard Burr's seat in the U.S. Senate. They are Larry Holmquist, 4902 Towne Ridge Dr., Greensboro; Paul Wright, 147 Swinson...
Candidate filing for this year’s elections resumes
Candidate filing for the 2022 statewide primary and rescheduled municipal elections resumed at 8 a.m. Feb. 24, and will end at noon on March...
Water plant candidates on the November ballot
Editor’s note: Oct. 21 is the sixth annual Imagine A Day Without Water as water leaders across the country call for greater investment in...
OCBA Meet the Candidates forum postponed; Cape Hatteras National Seashore begins...
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Update: Ocracoke School will be closed Wednesday, Oct. 12.
The Ocracoke Civic and Business Association...
Light voter turnout in Hyde for special June primary
By Peter Vankevich
Incumbent Walter Jones of Greenville, Pitt County, handily won the Republican contest in a special primary June 7 for his Congressional District 3...