In these videos, Rep. Patrick McHenry and GOP 10th District primary challenger Ken Fortenberry discuss their approaches to the economy and what should be done to create more jobs.
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In these videos, Rep. Patrick McHenry and GOP 10th District primary challenger Ken Fortenberry discuss their approaches to the economy and what should be done to create more jobs.
After facing off at a March 3 forum sponsored by the Buncombe County Republican Party, incumbent U.S. House Rep. Patrick McHenry beat challenger Ken Fortenberry in a straw poll, 41 votes to 23. (photos by Max Cooper)
Both candidates are vying to be the party’s nominee in the 10th District, which was redrawn last year to include most of Asheville.
The Buncombe County Republican Party is holding a candidate forum today at A-B Tech. Challenger Ken Fortenberry and incumbent Rep. Patrick McHenry are both vying in the May 8 primary to be the party’s nominee in the 10th District, which includes most of Asheville and stretches southeast to Gastonia.