Politics

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NEWS 5/16/22 12:23am

Campaigning for Alamance County Commissioner: Ace Speedway co-owner seeks first political role

By Jacob Kisamore

For over 30 years, Robert Turner has had a connection with Ace Speedway, the only racetrack in Alamance County. He attended races as a kid and is a multiple-time track champion, most recently in 2005. Now, Turner is hoping to enter an unfamiliar space, as he looks to win a seat on the Alamance County Board of Commissioners.  

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NEWS 5/16/22 12:20am

Campaigning for Alamance-Burlington Board of Education: Wagoner hopes to prioritize education to benefit current and future residents

By Erin Martin

Avery Wagoner is a Burlington resident running for Alamance-Burlington Board of Education. He is making his first run for public office this year and announced his public candidacy on March 3.  

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NEWS 5/16/22 12:15am

Campaigning for Alamance-Burlington Board of Education: Leonard Harrison

By Erin Martin

Leonard Harrison of Mebane, North Carolina, is one of six candidates in their race vying for votes in Alamance County’s primary elections on May 17.

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NEWS 5/16/22 12:09am

Campaigning for the North Carolina Supreme Court: April Wood hopes to interpret the Constitution justly and interpret laws as they are written

By Avery Sloan

With 20 years of experience as a judge, April Wood is running for the North Carolina Supreme Court. Wood has most recently served on the North Carolina Court of Appeals which she was elected to in 2020, before this she served on the district court bench.  

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NEWS 5/16/22 12:03am

Campaigning for US House of Representatives: Robert Thomas hopes to address national unity, prosperity and safety

By Ellis Chandler

For Robert Thomas, this year’s campaign cycle is all about talking to people. It’s something he didn’t get to do when he ran in 2020 for North Carolina’s 4th congressional district. Now, Thomas said he’s “on the upswing.” His motivation for running is his family and their history of service. This year, Thomas is one of two Republican candidates running for the 4th congressional district.  

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NEWS 5/15/22 11:55pm

Campaigning for US House of Representatives: Clay Aiken hopes to address gerrymandering, college debt, district growth

By Ellis Chandler

After making a name for himself on national television almost 20 years ago, Clay Aiken is now using his platform to make a different kind of positive impact— running for a representative seat in the state he’s always called home. 

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NEWS 5/15/22 11:39pm

Campaigning for US Senate: Mark Walker hopes to address fiscal responsibility and push America’s energy sector to control inflation

By Erin Martin

After 16 years serving as a pastor, in 2015 Mark Walker decided to step away and run for the U.S. House of Representatives. After six years in the House, Walker has decided to run for Senate.  

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NEWS 5/15/22 11:36pm

Campaigning for US Senate: Kenneth Harper hopes to address personal freedom, prioritizing Christianity, and 'cancel culture'

By Betsy Schlehuber

Ken Harper has been a businessman for over two decades — now, he is giving public office a try. Harper is one of 25 candidates in their race vying for votes in Alamance County’s primary elections on May 17.

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NEWS 5/15/22 11:14pm

Campaigning for US Senate: Dr. Greg Antoine hopes to address education, underserved communities and solidifying voting rights

By Ryan Kupperman

In addition to his military experience, Greg Antoine said he has always been passionate about education — one of his prominent platform points as he continues his campaign for the U.S. Senate in the upcoming primary elections. 

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NEWS 5/15/22 4:51pm

Campaigning for US Senate: Rett Newton hopes to strengthen democracy, and stop climate change, food insecurity

By Abigail Hobbs

While running for Senate, Rett Newton is also working toward his Ph.D. in marine science and conservation at Duke, which aligns with one of Newton’s top priorities if elected to the Senate: addressing climate change. 

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NEWS 5/15/22 4:49pm

Campaigning for US Senate: Constance Lov Johnson hopes to address Bipartisan Infrastructure Plan and the Build Back Better Bill

By Abigail Hobbs

Constance Lov Johnson is running as a Democrat for the United States Senate in 2022 with experience not just limited to politics. 

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NEWS 5/12/22 6:46pm

Campaigning for US Senate: Tobias LaGrone hopes to deliver significant socioeconomic change for minority communities

By Erin Martin

Tobias LaGrone is running for the U.S. Senate. He is listed among the Democrats but calls himself a “conservative democrat.” LaGrone has lived in the Greensboro area for decades.  

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NEWS 5/12/22 6:44pm

Campaigning for US Senate: Alyssia Rose-Katherine Hammond hopes to implement reparations for Black Americans, have free or affordable health care for all and raise the minimum wage

By Avery Sloan

Alyssia Rose-Katherine Hammond is a Democrat running for the U.S. Senate because she hopes to eventually be the first Black female president.  

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NEWS 5/10/22 11:56pm

Town of Elon Board of Aldermen votes to rename to town council

By Avery Sloan

There will be a public hearing on May 23, as a part of Elon’s Town Council work session, regarding next year's budget. 

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NEWS 5/10/22 11:50am

Republican incumbent Terry Johnson runs for reelection for Alamance County sheriff

By Avery Sloan

After 20 years of serving as the Alamance County’s sheriff, Terry Johnson is running for reelection in the county’s first contested sheriff race in 12 years. 

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NEWS 5/10/22 11:35am

Democratic challenger Kelly White vies for Alamance County’s sheriff

By Avery Sloan

Democratic challenger Kelly White said he plans on bridging gaps within Alamance County between people who have different preconceptions of law enforcement by working with local law enforcement agencies and hearing from residents to understand what they are looking for.

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NEWS 5/10/22 11:27am

Campaigning for Alamance County Commissioner: Steve Carter runs for reelection for Alamance County Board of Commissioners

By Nyah Phengsitthy

Steve Carter is seeking reelection in the 2022 Alamance County Board of Commissioners race and is the winner of the primary election. Carter received 6,431 ballots, which is 33.88% of the votes. 

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NEWS 5/9/22 2:20pm

Campaigning for US House of Representatives: Ashley Ward hopes to address climate change, access to education

By Kyra O'Connor

For district four congressional candidate Ashley Ward, being elected to congress would not just be a personal victory. If elected, she will be able to bring her specific expertise in climate change to the Congress floor. While Ward said it would be a great honor to bring climate change to the forefront, she wishes someone with climate expertise had been elected earlier and brought climate issues to the congress floor.  

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NEWS 5/5/22 10:58pm

Elon University’s SGA holds last business meeting of the semester

By Avery Sloan

During Elon University’s Student Government Association May 5 business meeting, the final business meeting of the semester, one senator was sworn into a new role, two students were appointed to the Senate, two to the Judiciary and four were appointed into the cabinet.  

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NEWS 5/2/22 6:28pm

CHEAT SHEET: Understanding relevance of critical race theory

By Oona Timmney

Jessica Carew, assistant professor of political science and policy studies, discusses the intersection between race and the criminal justice system and the relevance of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation to this assessment.

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