Lincoln County will be part of the same congressional district in 2020, but it will look very different. A three-judge panel of state judges on Monday approved new districts passed by the N.C. General Assembly in response to a lawsuit claiming that the old maps were politically gerrymandered in favor of Republicans. As a result of the decision, the 10th […]
Lincoln County’s congressional district looks drastically different for 2020
By jdeem@lakenormanpublications.com | on December 02, 2019
Judges’ ruling puts Iredell in McHenry’s congressional district
By jdeem@lakenormanpublications.com | on December 02, 2019
It’s official. Iredell County will have a new representative in Congress in 2020 – and be part of a very different district.. A three-judge panel of state judges on Monday approved new districts passed by the N.C. General Assembly in response to a lawsuit claiming that the old maps were politically gerrymandered in favor of Republicans. “The net result is […]
Marcus to seek re-election to N.C. Senate representing northern Mecklenburg
By jdeem@lakenormanpublications.com | on December 02, 2019
N.C. Sen. Natasha Marcus of Davidson announced Monday morning that she will run for re-election in 2020. She said she would file at the Mecklenburg Board of Elections in Charlotte later in the day. “I’ve worked hard during my first term to be a responsive, strong advocate for my constituents and would appreciate the opportunity to continue to serve,” Marcus […]
Mooresville’s Sawyer to seek re-election to N.C. Senate
By jdeem@lakenormanpublications.com | on December 02, 2019
MOORESVILLE — N.C. Sen. Vickie Sawyer of Mooresville says she will seek a second term in 2020. Filing for next year’s races begins Monday. Sawyer said she plans to file for the District 34 seat at the Iredell County Board of Elections Tuesday after returning from meetings in Raleigh. Primaries for 2020 will be March 3, with the general election […]