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Local And State Elections
3:09 am
Wed November 7, 2012

Hudson Wins Redrawn 8th Congressional District Seat

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Richard Hudson won the eighth district seat with more than 53 percent of the vote.
Credit Tasnim Shamma
Richard Hudson won the eighth district seat with more than 53 percent of the vote
Credit North Carolina State Board of Elections
Richard Hudson won the eighth district seat with more than 53 percent of the vote.
Credit Michael Tomic
Rep. Larry Kissell's campaign headquarters in Concord, NC.
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Republican challenger Richard Hudson was all smiles last night in Concord. He could finally claim victory as the 8th congressional district's new congressman -- replacing Democrat Larry Kissell -- who was seeking his third term.

Even with early-voting results showing a big lead for Richard Hudson, the packed crowd at the Hilton Garden Inn ballroom waited more than two hours before Hudson claimed victory.

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Election 2012
1:03 pm
Fri September 28, 2012

Political Roundup: 8th, 9th District Races Gear Up In Debates

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The Charlotte area was busy with congressional debates this week. In the 8th district, incumbent Democratic Congress Larry Kissell faced with his Republican challenger, Richard Husdon.

And in the 9th District, Republican Rich Pittenger and Democrat Jennifer Roberts debated at a Charlotte Chamber of Commerce event. They are running to replace retiring 9th District Republican Congresswoman Sue Myric.

Our political blogger, Michael Bitzer, analyzed the races and the debates with WFAE’s Michael Tomsic and Duncan McFadyen. Here’s a transcript of their conversation:

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