• Democratic gubernatorial candidates’ hopes ride on three nights of debates (N&O)
  • The Republican primary in the 3rd Congressional District pits a political newcomer against a veteran of state and federal politics (Star-News)
  • Newcomers vie for chance to challenge Democratic Rep. Rick Glazier in House District 44 (Fayetteville Observer)
  • Edwin Peacock tries to stand out as a moderate Republican in the 9th Congressional District (Charlotte Observer)
  • In House District 43, Republican candidates drop out, handing the seat to the Democrat (Fayetteville Observer)
  • Environmental group endorses 10 candidates in the May 8 primary (NCLCV)
  • Two Democrats vie in N.C. House District 18 (Star-News)

VIDEO: Lt. Gov. Walter Dalton strikes an upbeat tempo in his first ad of the campaign season: