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NC Political News, Page 7

Finally here: It’s primary day in North Carolina

After what seemed like forever, North Carolina voters go to the polls today to choose candidates for the fall elections. Β The race that is attracting the most attention here, of course, is the one for the US Senate – where several Republican candidates are vying for the chance to try to defeat incumbent Senator – and key crafter of the Obamacare bill – Kay Hagan (D) in the fall. Β NC General Assembly House Speaker Thom Tillis and OB-GYN Greg Brannon have consistently polled the highest in most polls taken over the last few months, but because there are so many candidates there is speculation that there may be a run-off because in order to win the primary here you must have at least 40% of the vote......   [Read More]