Triad-Area Congressional Incumbents Cruise To Reelection
The Triad's congressional districts look nothing like they did just two years ago. But despite the changes, Republicans were able to easily win all the seats that they held.
The Triad's congressional districts look nothing like they did just two years ago. But despite the changes, Republicans were able to easily win all the seats that they held.
Republicans retained control of the General Assembly after Tuesday's election, and with the win, the GOP will once again control how the state's political boundaries are drawn.
The stakes were high and emotions super-charged for the 2020 race.
Dale Folwell, who began his political career in Forsyth County, is running again to keep his seat as North Carolina's treasurer, facing Democratic challenger, Ronnie Chatterji.
All eyes are on the state senate race for North Carolina District 31. The Republican-leaning district is a must-win for Democrats hoping to take back the chamber, and they're investing a
U.S. Representative Virginia Foxx of Watauga County is seeking her ninth term in office, facing two challengers as she runs in a revamped 5th District that no longer includes Forsyth County.
Forsyth County's District Attorney Jim O'Neill is making a second run for statewide office, taking on incumbent Josh Stein for state Attorney General.
Incumbent Republican Rick Gunn has decided not to seek a sixth term in the state Senate, creating an open race for the 24th District.
Redistricting has put several long-held General Assembly seats in play this year, including the 59th House District.
Democrats were able to swing some legislative seats in 2018 and hope to retain them this year. One of them is Guilford County's 27th Senate District.