Late surge in Dem fundraising for WNC General Assembly races

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Monday, 05/11/2018

Third quarter fundraising reports submitted by candidates to the State Board of Elections and Ethics Enforcement last week show most Democratic challengers in Western North Carolina with substantial fundraising advantages over their Republican incumbent opponents.

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Sen. Davis up for fifth term

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Wednesday, 10/10/2018

Franklin Republican Sen. Jim Davis is probably one of the most popular legislators in the state with his constituents, winning four straight elections and garnering support on the order of 75 percent in some counties. 

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