Why one of NC’s most powerful politicians is in a ‘slugfest’ for his seat

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10/11/2025 18 min
Why one of NC’s most powerful politicians is in a ‘slugfest’ for his seat

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One of the most accomplished Republican legislators in North Carolina history faces a primary challenger with enough name-recognition to potentially capture his seat and upend the state’s power dynamics — a battle involving casinos, shrimpers, raw milk and allegations of playing politics with public safety. WRAL State Government Reporter Paul Specht explains.

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