State Rep. Wray Faces Challenge from Baptist Minister Williams in District 27

RALEIGH — The House of Representatives District 27 primary is a winner-take-all race between two Democrats, incumbent Rep. Michael Wray of Gaston and the Rev. Dr. Franklin Williams Jr. of Weldon. Wray has served five terms in the House. Williams said he entered the race because he thinks Wray is not addressing issues that are important to the district.