Elections

If a leading candidate fails to get more than 40 percent of the vote in a North Carolina primary election race this May, when is the runoff? Full story...

After all the votes were counted Tuesday night two new faces came out as winners for Wilmington City Council. Businessman Neil Anderson and retiree Margaret Haynes are the two non-incumbent candidates that will fill two of three open seats; incumbent Laura Padgett was re-elected. Full story...

With less than four weeks until Election Day, candidates for Mayor and Wilmington City Council participated in a forum Wednesday night. The event was held by Cape Fear Green Building Alliance at the Balcony on Dock in downtown Wilmington. Voters filled the room as a moderator asked the candidates questions on sustainable design, economic growth and building practices. Full story...

While Election Day may still be a few weeks off, voting is about to get underway in North Carolina's municipal elections. Full story...

The Republican-led Legislature is pushing through several election-related bills that would make it easier for third-party candidates to get on the ballot, make judicial races partisan again and eliminate straight-party voting. Full story...

Republicans in the North Carolina General Assembly have rolled out a new version of a bill that would require voters to show identification before they cast a ballot - a proposal they hope will attract support from some Democrats and Gov. Bev Perdue. Full story...

Politicians and newly elected leaders met on Tuesday night and talked about the future of Brunswick County. Full story...

Election Day is just days away but voters are already taking advantage of early voting opportunities. Some of the hottest campaigns for Congress and state and local offices are in Brunswick County and the early voting numbers are reflecting those races. Full story...

Monday night's Congressional candidate debate was quickly followed by a forum for other candidates. Full story...

With several tight races in the New Hanover County elections last night, there were questions about whether runoffs would be necessary. Full story...

In New Hanover County court today, businessman Rusty Carter was convicted of skirting the law to funnel money to high-profile Democrats. Full story...

It was a tough night for incumbent mayors in Oak Island, Southport and Wrightsville Beach. Meanwhile, Bill Saffo held on to the mayor's office in Wilmington. Full story...

Friday was the deadline to file for November's elections. Candidates had until noon to throw their hat in ring. Here is a look at some major races and the names you will see on the ballot. Full story...

Wilmington Mayor Bill Saffo headed to the New Hanover County Board of Elections office around eleven Monday morning to file for re-election. Wilmington City Council member Margaret Haynes will also file with the board of elections Monday. Full story...

A Wilmington woman who just became a U.S. citizen is celebrating the Obama victory. Full story...