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Willingham falls prey to challenge from the left in closely watched primary

NC Rep. Shelly Willingham has lost his primary reelection bid to challenger Patricia Smith, who secured 56% of the vote compared to Willingham’s 44%. Willingham, a Democrat representing Edgecombe, had developed a reputation as a political maverick who frequently sided with Republicans on controversial legislation.

David N. Bass

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