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Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden held on to a narrow lead in his race for a third term in Tuesday’s Mecklenburg County Democratic primary.
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Congresswoman Valerie Foushee appeared to narrowly fend off a strong challenge from Durham County Commissioner Nida Allam in Tuesday’s primary, but the race could be eligible for a recount. -
While the fate of Senate leader Phil Berger’s race will hinge on a possible recount and legal challenges, eight other incumbent state legislators lost their primary Tuesday — a sign that voters weren’t happy with their performance in Raleigh. -
Incumbent Chuck Edwards and farmer Jamie Ager will face off in the midterm election for the congressional seat that represents most of Western North Carolina. -
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Former Democratic North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper will face former Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley in the state's toss-up U.S. Senate race. -
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DAILY NEWS ROUNDUP
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Mecklenburg Sheriff Garry McFadden is reelected to a third term. Former Gov. Roy Cooper easily wins the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate; will face Republican Michael Whatley in November. Mecklenburg County Commissioner Vilma Leake is defeated by Monifa Drayton; other incumbents win reelection.
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