• As filing ends, GOP recruits candidates for 50 out of 50 state Senate seats, 110 out of 120 state House seats.
  • Tea parties drive candidate recruitment in ’10.
  • Four Republicans file for retiring Democratic State Sen. David Hoyle’s seat ? one of the most likely to switch parties this year.
  • Brooks challenges Brisson in N.C. House-22 Democratic primary.
  • Richard Burr draws three Republican primary opponents, maintains solid lead over Democratic challengers in Rasmussen poll.