Category Archives: Election 2010
Libertarian candidate for U.S. Senate supports amnesty?
Don’t know the name Dr. Mike Beitler? In a state like North Carolina that hinders involvement from third parties, it’s understandable. Beitler is the Libertarian candidate running for U.S. Senate. He will face incumbent Richard Burr and Democrat Elaine Marshall … Continue reading
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Poll: Bill Brawley leads Ann Newman in Dist. 103 race
Republican nominee Bill Brawley is leading the State House District 103 race – which comprises Matthews, Mint Hill, and east Charlotte – against Democratic opponent Ann Newman according to a new SurveyUSA poll released today by the Civitas Institute. According … Continue reading
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Running for Mecklenburg County Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisor: Lord God King
The Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisor in Mecklenburg County could be in good hands next year if David Michael Rice wins. Earlier this year, Rice was a Republican candidate for County Commissioner at-large. The Charlotte Observer, in a candidate … Continue reading
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Senate District 35 primary: Gloves are off
Perhaps one of the most contentious political races in years is the contest for Republican primary in Senate District 35. Tommy Tucker is taking on former Senator Fern Shubert, and both have taken off the gloves in the last few … Continue reading
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Candidate for NC Senate was once on Glenn Beck
Fern Shubert, who is running against Tommy Tucker in the Republican primary for state Senate District 35, was on the Glenn Beck show on Fox News a couple of years ago. Here’s a clip from youtube:
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Former candidate for Dist. 103 could hear from the courts this week
As the Mint Hill Times has reported since 2008, former unaffiliated Dist. 103 candidate Mark Brody is challenging the way North Carolina allows third parties access to ballots. In 2008, Brody collected signatures of 4 percent of registered voters so … Continue reading
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Can the Republicans take the state Senate?
With seven Democrats retiring in the N.C. Senate, Republicans think they might be able to win a majority for the first time in 112 years.
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Bill Brawley files for District 103
As expected, Matthews resident and former town commissioner Bill Brawley filed to run for the District 103 seat being vacated by Jim Gulley. That brings the candidate total to three for District 3: Brawley and Lloyd Austin, both Republicans, and … Continue reading
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