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Democratic Congressman Jeff Jackson wins close race for North Carolina Attorney General

PRE News & Ideas | By Annette Weston
Published November 6, 2024 at 6:52 AM EST
U.S. Rep. Jeff Jackson won the Democratic primary for North Carolina attorney general on Tuesday and will take on U.S. Rep. Dan Bishop in the general election this November.
Photo: Jeff Jackson for Attorney General campaign
U.S. Rep. Jeff Jackson won the Democratic primary for North Carolina attorney general on Tuesday and will take on U.S. Rep. Dan Bishop in the general election this November.

Democratic Congressman Jeff Jackson has won a close victory in the race for North Carolina Attorney General.

Jackson defeated Republican Congressman Dan Bishop. Jackson led by 2 percentage points, or about 147,000 votes, according to unofficial results from the North Carolina State Board of Elections.

Both men’s terms in congress were due to end early next year.

They were running to replace Attorney General Josh Stein, who won the race for governor on Tuesday.
Annette Weston
Annette is originally a Midwest gal, born and raised in Michigan, but with career stops in many surrounding states, the Pacific Northwest, and various parts of the southeast. An award-winning journalist and mother of four, Annette moved to eastern North Carolina in 2019 to be closer to family – in particular, her two young grandchildren. It’s possible that a -27 day with a -68 windchill in Minnesota may have also played a role in that decision. In her spare time, Annette does a lot of kiddo cuddling, reading, and producing the coolest Halloween costumes anyone has ever seen. She has also worked as a diversity and inclusion facilitator serving school districts and large corporations. It’s the people that make this beautiful area special, and she wants to share those stories that touch the hearts of others. If you have a story idea to share, please reach out by email to westona@cravencc.edu.
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