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Johnson wins reelection to N.C. House District 113

Polk County Four Seasons Politics

Murray wins district attorney race

Incumbent District Attorney Andrew Murray appeared to have won election to the office by defeating challenger Mary Ann Hollocker during Tuesday’s Republican primary.   Read Story »

North Carolina Four Seasons Politics

VOTERS FIRE CAWTHORN

Chuck Edwards, once considered a longshot to defeat U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn, ousted the Trump-aligned conservative icon from Congress after one term with a victory on Tuesday night that drew national attention and positioned the three-term state senator for a strong run at the seat in November.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Edwards wins, Balkcom edges Walsh, Johnson, Murray, Edney turn back challengers; Hudson wins judgeship

State Sen. Chuck Edwards defeated U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn in Tuesday's primary election to pull off an epic upset of one of the most high-profile Trump-supporting members of Congress.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Early voting turnout almost double the 2018 total

One-stop voter turnout in the primary election was high compared to the last off-year election, with 10,876 voters casting ballots in Henderson County, well ahead of the 2018 total of 5,780. The primary election ends today with polls up until 7:30 p.m.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

It's Election Day: Here are hours, precincts, sample ballots

Polls are open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. for the primary election today.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Lively electioneering — and a big Cawthorn sign — gather attention

Electioneering has been lively at the Henderson County Board of Elections and voters have complained “over and over” about a highly visible Madison Cawthorn sign voters can’t miss as they walk into the one-stop polling place.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

More unaffiliated voters choosing Republican ballots

In a typical election year, the assumption is that Democrats will dominate early voting and Republicans will catch up on Election Day. But in 2022, at least during the primary, this usual pattern has gone out the window.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

VOTER GUIDE: Board of Commissioners District 1

Although terms expire this year for three of the five members of the Henderson County Board of Commissioners, voters will decide just one seat. The board’s chair and vice chair, Bill Lapsley and Rebecca McCall, were re-elected without opposition.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

VOTER GUIDE: District Attorney

For the second election cycle in a row, Mary Ann Hollocker is challenging the incumbent district attorney for Henderson, Transylvania and Polk counties.   Read Story »

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