Local Election News

Wainwright appreciates show of support

By Chris Lavender

Rep. William Wainwright thanked his supporters for re-electing him to the N.C. House District 12 seat for the 10th time. Wainwright, 59, a Democrat, defeated Republican challenger Mark Griffin, 25, of Dover, to represent Lenoir and Craven... Full story

Election results glance

Statewide Results (unofficial) U.S. President- 100 of 100 COUNTIES REPORTING Barack Obama/Joe Biden, Democrat - 49.67%, 2,108,777 votes John McCain/Sarah Palin, Republican - 49.40%, 2,097,531 votes Bob Barr/Wayne Root,... Full story

Preston keeps N.C. Senate seat

By Charlie Hall

Republican Jean Preston won re-election by about 19,000 votes over New Bern challenger Greg Muse in the District 2 N.C. Senate race, according to unofficial returns. The results included all of Carteret, Pamlico and Craven counties, with the... Full story

Elections complaints prove unfounded in Craven

By Sue Book

The Craven County Board of Elections checks on complaints of election irregularities every day, but the director said Wednesday that so far all been unfounded. "When 30 percent of registered voters come to the polls, you expect some challenges,"... Full story

Lt. Governor - Robert Pittenger profile

Robert Pittenger Address: 7730 Baltusrol Lane, Charlotte, N.C. 28210. Family: wife of 30 years, Suzanne; four children and two grandchildren. Education: B.A. in political science and psychology from University of Texas. Toughest job you've ever... Full story

Lt. Governor - Walter Dalton profile

By Barry Smith

Walter H. Dalton Party affiliation: Democrat. Address: 560 N. Main St., Rutherford, N.C. 28139. Family: Wife, Lucille, married 37 years; two adult children, Brian and Elizabeth. Education: Bachelor's degree in business administration and law... Full story

Perdue, McCrory disagree on health care

By Barry Smith

Democrat Bev Perdue has a goal of having health insurance for all kids who don't already have insurance. Republican Pat McCrory wants to give more incentives to businesses to provide health insurance for employees. Perdue, the state's lieutenant... Full story

Dole campaigns in New Bern

By Casey Niewenhous

At a campaign stop in New Bern on Saturday, Bob Dole emphasized his wife, Sen. Elizabeth Dole, will continue working hard when the election ends next week. Elizabeth Dole, completing her first term in Washington, is running for re-election against... Full story

About 10 percent in Craven have already voted

More than 10 percent of Craven County's registered voters have already marked their ballot for November election. Election officials have counted 7,280 early voters as of Monday. While the county's 67,514 registered voters are wasting no time... Full story

Craven voter registration up 10 percent

By Sue Book

Craven County will have at least 10 percent more eligible voters for the Nov. 4 election than were on voter rolls on New Year's Day. "The enthusiasm level has been tremendous," said Tonya Pitts, elections director. More than 6,440 potential voters... Full story

Resources

• Voter information
• Craven County Sample Ballots