In North Carolina US House race, Dems pick candidate, GOP heads to runoff

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The former mayor of Greenville, North Carolina, will win the Democratic primary in a special election in the state's 3rd Congressional District, CNN projects

Allen Thomas won 50.02% of the Democratic vote, according to the North Carolina State Board of Elections website. With all precincts reporting, it appears the Republican primary is heading to a July 9 runoff between Greg Murphy and Joan Perry. No Republican candidate surpassed 30% of the vote in the primary, which was required to avoid a runoff.Murphy serves in the state Legislature and is a urologic surgeon, according to the Legislature's website. He won 22.

54% of the Republican vote, according to the state board of elections. Perry has never before run for office and is also a doctor, according to her campaign website. She won 15.44% of the vote, according to the state board of elections. Read MoreRepublican Rep. Walter Jones died in office in February at age 76, triggering a special election to fill his seat. He had represented the state in Congress since 1995.CNN's Jennifer Agiesta contributed to this report.

 

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The former mayor of Greenville, North Carolina, will win the Democratic primary in a special eating contest in the state's 3rd Congressional District, CNN projects

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Two Gop doctors going to a runoff in Eastern NC congressional election: Thomas takes DEM race

Fake network news... Fake 2016 poll, endless Russian collusion hoax.. When will Democrats realizes CNN is lying to them

Justice prevails

North Carolina Special Primary Election Results: 3 Candidates Advance

Hope they don’t have voting machines that flip?

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