Friday, August 3 2012 10:54 PM EDT2012-08-04 02:54:46 GMT
WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) – Taxes continue to be the top issue between the two leading candidates for Governor in North Carolina. Websites for both Walter Dalton and Pat McCrory take aim at the other's record whenMore >>
Lieutenant Governor Walter Dalton told WECT's Jon Evans he could not tell citizens of North Carolina that he would not raise taxes if elected Governor.More >>
Friday, October 5 2012 7:46 PM EDT2012-10-05 23:46:28 GMT
WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - Pat McCrory, the Republican candidate for Governor in North Carolina,came to Wilmington on Friday and received the endorsement of the Associated Builders and Contractors, a nationalMore >>
Pat McCrory, the former Mayor of Charlotte and Republican candidate for Governor of North Carolina, talked about his plans to reform education in a one-on-one interview with WECT's Jon Evans. McCrory also talked taxes, reforming unemployment, and his plans for boosting the economy.More >>
Monday, March 26 2012 2:34 PM EDT2012-03-26 18:34:36 GMT
Pat McCrory kicked off his 2012 campaign for governor with an appearance Thursday in Wilmington. McCrory talked about what he learned from the 2008 campaign, and what he needs to do to win the highest-elected office in North Carolina.More >>
Sunday, February 26 2012 6:57 AM EST2012-02-26 11:57:24 GMT
David Rouzer is a candidate for the Republican nomination in the 7th Congressional District. Now serving his second term in the NC Senate, Rouzer believes his past experience in Washington, DC, is a positive in the 2012 election.More >>
Friday, March 23 2012 5:06 PM EDT2012-03-23 21:06:07 GMT
Following the historic political year in 2011, lawmakers will soon be getting back to work in Raleigh. In this week's "A Closer Look", Rep. Carolyn Justice and Rep. Dewey Hill, share their thoughts on the 2012 political landscape in North Carolina.More >>
Friday, March 23 2012 5:06 PM EDT2012-03-23 21:06:07 GMT
Randy Crow is one of three candidates running for the Republican nomination in the Seventh Congressional District. In our conversation, Crow talks about many issues, including the future of the State Port in Wilmington, the recent payroll tax cut vote by Congress, and incumbent Rep. Mike McIntyre's work to lower gas prices.More >>
Friday, March 23 2012 5:06 PM EDT2012-03-23 21:06:07 GMT
Ilario Pantano is using the experience he gathered in 2010 in his second campaign for a seat in Congress. The Republican from New Hanover County is one of three candidates seeking the nomination for the 7th District seat in Washington.More >>
Friday, August 10 2012 8:41 AM EDT2012-08-10 12:41:28 GMT
WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Erik Anderson did not take an easy first step into politics. The former marine who lives in Pitt County is challenging nine-term incumbent Walter B. Jones in the newly drawn ThirdMore >>
Political newcomer Erik Anderson is spending the campaign meeting the voters of the Third Congressional District. He says one person he can't meet face-to-face is his opponent, incumbent Walter B. Jones.More >>
Thursday, March 22 2012 5:39 AM EDT2012-03-22 09:39:41 GMT
While many might say you're too old to run for governor at age 90, Bruce Blackmon disagrees. The retired physician is campaigning for the highest office in North Carolina with one plank in his platform.More >>
Wednesday, February 29 2012 1:22 PM EST2012-02-29 18:22:23 GMT
The filing period has ended for candidates across North Carolina. Redistricting and candidates' decisions has opened the door for some new candidates to run seats in Raleigh and Washington, DC.More >>
