• Congressman Larry Kissell, D-8th, is getting a primary challenge from his own party. That’s the focus of this report in The Charlotte Observer.
  • Speaking of the Observer, the Queen City’s newspaper has endorsed Elaine Marshall in the Democrats’ U.S. Senate primary.
  • The Wilmington Star profiles the three Republican challengers hoping to take on Congressman Mike McIntyre, D-7th, in November.
  • Republican Congressman Howard Coble of the 6th district faces pointed questions at tea party forum.
  • The Civitas Institute analyzes the generic ballot in N.C. and how it might impact the elections.