elections – Moore County Edition

Jul

26

2023

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By Matt Mercer

Moore County elections: 2023 municipal ballots are set

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CARTHAGE — The contests for Moore County’s 2023 municipal elections are set. Voters in 11 municipalities will go to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 7. Aberdeen Board of Commissioners (3 seats) Teressa Beavers Bryan Bowles Ron Utley Elease Goodwin Cameron Mayor Tash Nichols McDuffie Ginger Bauerbrand Cameron Board of Commissioners (3 seats) Michael A. Williamson Lisa Paschal Tanya Nicely Leenheer Carthage Mayor George H. Wilson Jr. Jimmy Chalflinch Ian K. Lumgair Carthage Board of Commissioners (2 seats) Malcolm Hall Dan Bonillo Al Barber Marcus Tush Kevin Lewis Foxfire Village Council (1 seat) George F. Hedrick Mary Gilroy Janice Gregorich Warren…

Apr

13

2022

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By North State Journal Staff

Southern Pines will consider election changes, Chick-fil-A move

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SOUTHERN PINES — Southern Pines could see new election rules as well as a new Chick-fil-A location in the near future. The town council met last week for a planning session ahead of their business meeting this week with various development and governmental process items on the agenda. Before the meeting got under way, Mayor Carol Haney reminded attendees that the Pinehurst Harness Track would be hosting a matinee race. “If you’re looking for a giggle, harness track this Saturday is the mayor’s race,” said Haney. “Let the games begin.” One of the first items for discussion at the meeting…

Oct

29

2021

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By Michael Barone, Washington Examiner

BARONE: Republicans gain big in blue-collar elections but narrowly in affluent state legislative elections

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State legislative special elections provide an interesting index of partisan sentiment these days. That wasn’t so in the late 20th century, when clever local candidates and notables often got voters to cross party lines. But in this century of increasing partisan polarization and straight-ticket voting, local special elections are a proxy for opinion on national issues. In that light, consider the results of the two special legislative elections that have resulted in a change of parties so far this year. The first was in Connecticut’s 36th state Senate district on Aug. 17. This is the richest state Senate district in…

Oct

20

2021

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By Moore County Staff

Early voting tops 100 after opening days

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ASHEBORO – A total of 115 voters cast ballots during one-stop early voting last week for municipal elections in Randolph County. Early voting began Oct. 14 at the Randolph County Board of Elections office on North Fayetteville Street in Asheboro. The first-week total involved the total for the first two days. Early voting continues through 3 p.m. Oct. 30. Election Day is Nov. 2, when voters must cast ballots at their designated polling places. Municipal elections are on the ballot this cycle, including Asheboro City School Board.