A crowded field for U.S. Senate and a hotly contested primary in the 4th Congressional District. Here’s who filed to run for Congress in 2026.
Lena Geller
Lena Geller is a reporter for INDY, covering food, housing, and politics. She joined the staff in 2018 and previously ran a custom cake business.
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Who’s Running: Orange County Judicial and Law Enforcement
Orange County will see contested primaries for sheriff and register of deeds in March. Here’s who filed to run in 2026.
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Fresh off Defeat, Freeman Challenges Chitlik for State Senate Seat
Former city council member DeDreana Freeman, who lost her reelection bid last month, filed Wednesday to challenge first-term Sen. Sophia Chitlik for the District 22 seat.
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Activist Banned from Durham City Hall After Disrupting Swearing-In
In a series of potentially unprecedented events, Durham resident Amanda Wallace faces a two-year ban from city hall after interrupting council member Matt Kopac’s oath of office.
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Lunch Money: Lo Mein and Christmas Chaos at Southpoint Mall
Window shopping at Hot Topic, a free rubber duck, and a trip to the food court to eat at local chain Basil Thai Kitchen.
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Lunch Money: Tuna Salad on a Hoagie at the Blue Ridge Deli & Cafe
A cheerful crowd and a lone paper snowflake at a low-key, longtime Durham deli.
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“They’re Just Kind Of Grabbing People”: Fear Grips Durham As Federal Agents Arrive
Federal agents detained at least three people as volunteers mobilized to track the agents through Durham.
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Lunch Money: Three Tacos with Chicken Tinga at The Burritaco Burger Grill
‘80s Hits and a Christmas party invitation at a minimalist Mebane restaurant.
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The Old North Bar Is Keeping Accordion Club’s Spirit Alive (And Affordable)
Opened in September, the Geer Street dive will feel familiar to most patrons—with just a few updates thrown in the mix.
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A Stormwater Pipe Is Destroying Her Home. Who’s Responsible?
Mandy McGhee bought her Walltown home through a program designed to help low-income buyers build generational wealth. But a stormwater pipe that’s been eroding her foundation for years is putting that goal—and her ability to stay in her home—at risk.