• Republican U.S. Sen. Richard Burr and his Democratic opponent Elaine Marshall are well off but not wealthy, reports the N&O.
  • State Rep. Bruce Goforth, a Buncombe County Democrat, lost his primary in May and has now decided to resign rather than complete his term.
  • State Supreme Court hearing on third party ballot access case to be held in September.
  • Kissell-Johnson race in the 8th Congressional District makes CNN?s list of 50 most vulnerable House seats.
  • Former Massachusetts governor and GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney adds $5,000 to Burr’s campaign kitty.
  • Civitas poll shows Burr leading Marshall 44-37 percent.
  • A June campaign fundraiser hosted by Senate President Pro Tem Marc Basnight had a big invite list.