President

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Governor

Governor's Race
Talented, seasoned competitors employ different styles as they seek a job requiring tough decisions right away

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U.S. Senate

Dole, Hagan attack each other's stands on the issues in race that's a lot closer than most would have predicted

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U.S. Congress

5th District (Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Davie, part of Forsyth, part of Iredell, part of Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, Watauga, Wilkes and Yadkin counties)

Foxx, Carter disagree on bailout, immigration, same-sex marriage

12th District (part of Cabarrus, part of Davidson, part of Forsyth, part of Guilford, part of Mecklenburg, part of Rowan counties)

Watt, Cobb disagree on bailout plan

Council of state offices

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Attorney General

Cooper, Crumley battle in AG race
Democratic incumbent says he has lots to do; GOP opponent focuses on gangs, DNA tests

Labor Commissioner

Labor commissioner opponents tout differences

State House

71st District

Libertarian takes on Womble

73rd District

Two want seat in 73rd

County Commissioner - District B (pick 3)

Majority may shift on board

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District Court Judge - 21st District (non-partisan)

Low-key campaigns mark District Court races
Seven judges running for re-election in 21st District; only two face challengers

Bond Referendum

FTCC explains need for $62 million package

Davidson County

County commissioners

Jobs are top issue for Davidson candidates

Davie County

Commissioners

Schools, taxes issues in Davie

Stokes County

Commissioner

Stokes voters face choices

Watauga County

Incumbents challenged in Watauga

Wilkes County

Business recruiting, new jail key issues in Wilkes

Convicted ex-official outspending his rivals