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United States Senate election in North Carolina, 1998

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November 3, 1998

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Winner
  
John Edwards

The 1998 United States Senate election in North Carolina was held on November 3, 1998. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Lauch Faircloth decided to seek re-election to a second term, but was unseated by Democrat John Edwards.

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Democratic

  • John Edwards, attorney

    • Republican

  • Lauch Faircloth, incumbent U.S. Senator

    • Campaign

    In the Democratic primary, Edwards defeated D.G. Martin, Ella Scarborough, and several minor candidates. In the Republican primary, Faircloth easily defeated two minor candidates.

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    United States Senate election in North Carolina, 1998 Wikipedia
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