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Bordley, Yuhasz win in runoffs

Durham voters elected Leigh Bordley to the district's school board Tuesday in a runoff. Meanwhile, in an Orange County race for a seat on the county board of commissioners, Steve Yuhasz wins.

Updated: Jun. 25, 2008 5:22 AM | Full story

Public financing of elections debated

The debate was tense over whether a publicly financed election would really level the playing field for candidates in municipal contests.

Updated: May. 15, 2008 2:44 AM | Full story

Winner declared in county board race

After counting provisional ballots Tuesday, Johnston County election officials determined that Glenn McLamb of Benson was the winner of a tight Democratic primary in the District 4 county commissioner race.

Updated: May. 14, 2008 6:00 AM | Full story

Candidate criticizes runoff request

Triangle Briefs: A candidate for an unresolved seat on the Orange County Board of Commissioners criticized his opponent Monday for asking for a runoff election.

Updated: May. 13, 2008 2:21 AM | Full story

Assistant set to be the next Durham DA

Tracey Cline, a veteran prosecutor who ran a campaign based on moving beyond the Duke lacrosse case appeared to have prevailed handily over three Democratic challengers.

Updated: May. 7, 2008 8:48 AM | Full story

Kost, Cross win board contests

Voters make Nov. picks in 2 districts.

Updated: May. 7, 2008 4:06 AM | Full story

Runoff needed for Orange

At-large settled, but District 2 isn't.

Updated: May. 7, 2008 4:06 AM | Full story

3 incumbents keep seats

Democrats face no GOP opposition for board in November.

Updated: May. 7, 2008 4:06 AM | Full story

Diversity returns to Orange school board

Orange County once again will have a diverse board of education with the election of Eddie Eubanks and Tony McKnight.

Updated: May. 7, 2008 4:06 AM | Full story

At-large school board vote tight

Two school board candidates appeared to be headed for a runoff in the contest for an at-large seat, based on nearly final election results.

Updated: May. 7, 2008 4:05 AM | Full story

Most happy with school board votes

Wake County Briefs: Most Wake County voters do not support changing to at-large school board elections, a poll released Wednesday by Public Policy Polling found.

Updated: May. 1, 2008 2:41 AM | Full story

Ads spice DA's race

Two rivals target Nifong assistant.

Updated: Apr. 30, 2008 3:06 AM | Full story

Primary to decide next Durham district attorney

In a county that saw its last district attorney's name transformed into a verb meaning "to railroad or unjustly prosecute for political gain," voters hope to give a thorough vetting of the candidates seeking the top prosecutor's job.

Updated: Apr. 26, 2008 3:43 AM | Full story

Sierra Club lists picks for primaries

Triangle Briefs: The N.C. Sierra Club endorsed incumbent state Sen. Ellie Kinnaird and the other incumbents in local state House and Senate races, it announced Tuesday.

Updated: Apr. 16, 2008 3:04 AM | Full story

Echoles out of race, still on the ballot

Triangle Briefs: Durham Democrat Ryan O'Neal Echoles withdrew from the state Senate race Monday.

Updated: Apr. 15, 2008 2:45 AM | Full story

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