• Candidates voice ideas, land verbal jabs during forum.

  • Newt Gingrich endorses Republican Brent Jackson in state Senate District 10.

  • Moderate voters make for a tight race between Democratic incumbent Larry Kissell and Republican Harold Johnson in the 8th Congressional District.

  • Kissell camp questions Civitas poll.

  • Local candidates talk dollars, common sense in the Gaston area.

  • The Caswell Messenger profiles the three candidates in state Senate District 24, one of the tightest races this election season.

  • Clayton mayor challenges Republican David Rouzer in state Senate District 12.

  • Parties gear up for midterms with rallies this Saturday.

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee toasts Harold Johnson in a new ad. Larry Kissell is vying for a second term in office in the competitive 8th Congressional District.