Candidates for N.C. Senate District 49, 2018 general election voter guide

Mark Crawford Republican Website: N/A Occupation:Administrator of a small nonprofit medical center Previous office held: Representative, N.C. House of Representatives Key endorsements: (Past and/or present) NCAR; PBA; SEANC; GRNC; State Party Amount of money raised: Third-quarter report not prepared yet Top three donors: Third-quarter report not prepared yet Why are you running for the N.C. House of Representatives? […]

Local North Carolina Senate candidates wrangle over issues

Candidates hoping to represent Western North Carolina in the state Senate debated Oct. 16 at UNC Asheville, highlighting differences on a range of issues, from education and the economy to the environment. Here’s a look at the candidates and their views. District 49 In the District 49 race, Democratic Sen. Terry Van Duyn and Republican Mark Crawford are vying […]

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Rep. Patsy Keever and her Republican Challenger, Mark Crawford. Photo by Michael Muller Republican challenger Mark Crawford says he and Democratic incumbent Patsy Keever are "diametrically opposed" on the political spectrum, but both stress the need to beef up the educational system and bring in jobs. Crawford — a substitute teacher and soccer coach for […]