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Chatham County Board of Elections members pictured (from left to right): Frank Dunphy II, Charles Ramos, Laura Heise, Mark Barroso, and Amy Meek.
Board of Elections push for higher salaries, fair compensation
PITTSBORO — With the highest voter turnout in the state, timely election results and consistent transparency, it’s not a stretch to say the Chatham County Board of Elections goes above … more
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Gov. Roy Cooper officially vetoed Senate Bill 20 in front of a crowd of thousands on Saturday in Raleigh. The bill is now set for a veto override vote.
Chatham officials voice opposition to SB 20
A Republican-led effort to ban most abortions after 12 weeks in North Carolina seems poised to become law. Chatham officials and community members, however, have voiced strong opposition to the … more
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Liz Guinan, chair of the Chatham County Democratic Party
Chairperson of Chatham's Democrats stepping down
Liz Guinan, chairperson of the Chatham County Democratic Party, announced she would be stepping down from the position at a virtual party meeting last Thursday. more
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Senate Bill 49 passed the North Carolina Senate on Tuesday. Some advocates fear the bill unfairly target LGBTQ+ students.
Chatham education advocates push back against ‘Parents Bill of Rights’
Legislation known as the “Parents’ Bill of Rights” proposed by Republicans in the N.C. Senate would ban certain curricula around gender identity and sexuality for students in kindergarten through 4th grade, as well as require school staff to tell parents when a child wants to change their pronouns. more
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The Manns Chapel voting precinct is being split into two new smaller precincts, thanks to population growth in the area. Chatham's Board of Elections is seeking suggestions for names for both precincts.
Growth in Pittsboro prompts voting precinct splits
PITTSBORO — Population and registered voter growth in and around Pittsboro has prompted Chatham County’s Board of Elections to break up two voting precincts into four. In January, the … more
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Valerie Foushee
Congresswoman Foushee gets seat on House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 
WASHINGTON — Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (D, N.C.-Dist. 4) was appointed to serve on the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure in the 118th Congress.  “I am … more
The national Moms for Liberty organization has widely called for increased parent input in school curriculum, made widespread claims about Critical Race Theory — using it as a catch-all phrase for race-related school issues — and attacked LGBTQ+ students by frequently supporting “Don’t Say Gay” bills, and moving to remove queer-focused literature from schools.
Moms for Liberty leader questions school board
The head of Chatham’s chapter of Moms for Liberty addressed Chatham’s Board of Education last Thursday, coming to “dispel rumors” about its mission. more
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Chatham makes midterm results official
The Chatham County Board of Elections certified results from the 2022 midterms during its Friday canvass, closing the chapter on yet another election season. Board members gathered at the county … more
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Jessica Winger (left) is challenging Del Turner (right) for the Dist. 3 seat on the Chatham County Board of Education
No recount in Dist. 3 race
The final numbers from the Chatham County Board of Elections are in following final canvass on Thursday. Challenger Jessica Winger did not earn enough votes to call for a recount against incumbent … more
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All three Democratic candidates for the Chatham Board of Commissioners — Franklin Gomez Flores (left), Katie Kenlan and David Delaney — won their election bids on Tuesday.
Chatham board seats stay blue
Democratic candidates for Chatham Board of Commissioners rode a blue wave last Tuesday, taking three contested seats by at least 12-point margins — with David … more
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All three incumbents on the Chatham Board of Education — Jane Allen Wilson, Gary Leonard and Del Turner — won reelection bids Tuesday night.
Incumbents keep seats, Turner’s lead holds
Chatham County’s Board of Education is set to remain the same after three incumbents won re-election to their seats last week — provided that Del Turner’s lead … more
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Hispanic Liaison, youth volunteers assist Latinx voters
SILER CITY — Hispanic Liaison’s office is dedicated to helping the Latinx population in Siler City in any way possible, especially when it comes to helping Spanish-speaking residents at the … more
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Sheriff Mike Roberson (left) and Rep. Robert Reives II (center) celebrate victories in their elections on Tuesday night at the Chatham Democrats office in Pittsboro.
The results are in: Democrats sweep Chatham
A week has passed since Election Day and the conclusion of the 2022 midterms, which saw Democrats sweep contested seats across Chatham County. more
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Despite Republican majority in N.C. Senate, Democrats hold onto seats in Chatham
Despite North Carolina Republicans performing well across the state in this year’s midterm election, gaining enough seats in the state Senate to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto, both … more
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The West Chatham Senior Center was one of two precinct locations in Siler City on Election Day.
Voters, candidates offer enthusiasm ahead of results
Voters across Chatham made their way to the polls Tuesday for the 2022 Midterm Election, animated by a plethora of issues including reproductive rights, education and the fate of democracy in the country. more
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Jessica Winger (left) is challenging Del Turner (right) for the Dist. 3 seat on the Chatham County Board of Education
School board race between Turner, Winger remains close, recount possible
Polls are closed but the Chatham Board of education race in Dist. 3 between Del Turner and Jessica Winger remains close. With all precincts reporting Tuesday night, Turner has a 462-vote lead and … more
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A man walks to cast a vote at the Bonlee School Gym on Election Day Tuesday.
View Chatham's election results for the 2022 Midterms
Results will be updated using official data from the North Carolina State Board of Elections.  The News + Record will update this page as the results are released. more
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At Goldston's Municipal Center, Election Day turnout began slowly, with only four voters casting ballots by 9 a.m.
Chatham County 2022 Midterm Election Day Guide
Midterm Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 8, and the Chatham County Board of Elections wants to inform voters of important information. When can Chatham County voters cast their ballot on Election … more
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Balance of power at stake in N.C. House
As North Carolina’s midterm season winds down, stakes remain high in this year’s election with the balance of power in the state legislature up for grabs. … more
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News + Record reporter Ben Rappaport asked questions of incumbent candidates Sen. Natalie Murdock (D - Dist. 20), Rep. Robert Reives II (D - Dist. 54) and Chatham County Sheriff Mike Roberson answered questions at the Oct. 20 candidate forum at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center.
CN+R candidate forums showcase platforms ahead of Election Day
PITTSBORO — The second News + Record candidate forum was held last Wednesday, with the two events — one Oct. 20 at the Chatham Ag Center, and the other at Central Carolina … more
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