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Do you know who is on your ballot? Use this guide to learn about which federal and judicial candidates are on your ballot and find information about their platforms based on candidate surveys and local reporting. Early voting starts October 20th.
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Do you know who is on your ballot? Use this guide to learn about which candidates are on your ballot and find information about their platforms based on candidate surveys and local reporting. Early voting starts October 20th.
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2022 midterm election question 3 - what's on my ballot featuring bunco county elections officials
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Republicans in North Carolina’s General Assembly currently hold strong majorities in both the House and the Senate, but not strong enough to override Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto power. That could change in the upcoming elections, and some Western North Carolina races could play a role.
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School boards have become more politicized in recent years, from opposition to COVID policies to pressure to ban certain books. BPR spoke to Smoky Mountain News reporter Hannah McLeod about her reporting on school board races in three local counties: Swain, Macon and Haywood.
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New district maps enacted this year have ended one of Western North Carolina’s longest-running electoral feuds. Republican incumbent Rep. Mike Clampitt of Swain County faces new Democratic challenger Al Platt of Transylvania County in 119th district.
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Blue Ridge Public Radio is part of a new community-powered journalism project to answer all your questions about how to exercise your right to vote in the upcoming midterm election. Here are some key dates and the answers to your questions about voting.
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This week's election question comes from Madison of Weaverville who wants to know if voting by mail an option during the November 8th election. Buncombe County Director of Election Services Corinne Duncan has the answers.
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Unaffiliated voters are the largest voting bloc in North Carolina. However, there are few unaffiliated candidates. For November’s election, there are only about 10 unaffiliated candidates running in the region. BPR spoke with local candidates about their experience running unaffiliated.
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Watch the "Best in the West: North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District forum" hosted by Blue Ridge Public Radio and Smoky Mountain News. Candidates Democrat Jasmine Beach-Ferrara, Libertarian David Coatney and Republican Chuck Edwards were all invited to the event to share their stances on important national and local issues.