Republican voters in eastern North Carolina whittled a field of 17 candidates to succeed late Rep. Walter Jones to two physicians
Republican voters in eastern North Carolina on Tuesday whittled a field of 17 candidates to succeed late Rep. Walter Jones to two physicians.
Among those failing to make the cut for the runoff were state Rep. Phil Shepard, who finished third with 12 percent. State Rep. Michael Speciale was fourth with 10 percent, and Marine veteran Phil Law was fifth with 9 percent. Lenoir County commissioner Eric Rouse, who ranpledging support for President Donald Trump and shooting clays symbolizing liberal policy proposals, was sixth, with 8 percent.
Whether Murphy or Perry is the nominee, Republicans will be heavily favored to keep the seat. President Donald Trump won the eastern North Carolina district by 24 percentage points in 2016. If there is a runoff, it will give Allen Thomas, the former mayor of Greenville, a head start in preparing for the Sept. 10 general election. Thomas won the Democratic nomination on Tuesday, capturing 50 percent of the vote in his primary. He beat out retired Marine Col. Richard “Otter” Bew, who had the support of some national Democratic strategists but finished with just 25 percent in the six-candidate primary.
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