Early election returns

Early voting numbers show Elaine Marshall with a clear lead in the Democratic primary for US Senate, with 38.7 percent of the vote, followed by Cal Cunningham, with 23.1 percent and Ken Lewis with 18.8 percent.

If the current pattern holds, Marshall could wind up with the most votes, but be forced into a runoff with either Cunningham or Lewis. Candidates need at least 40 percent to earn a clear win and avoid a runoff.

UPDATE:

On the Republican side, Richard Burr clearly leads his three challengers with 81.9 percent of the vote.

Republican incumbents defending house seats are also faring well. District 6 representative Howard Coble has 76.7 percent of the vote, while his nearest challenger Billy Yow has 11.7 percent.

Likewise, District 5 representative Virginia Foxx has 78.8 percent. Barring a dramatic reversal, Coble and Foxx will not have to worry about runoffs.

UPDATE:

Tea Party activist Bill Randall leads balloting in the District 13 race, with 36.4 percent, although still shy of the magic 40 percent mark. His nearest opponent is Raleigh Metro Magazine publisher Bernie Reeves, with 23.2 percent.


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