Ellmers edges out Etheridge in tight race

Published Tue, Nov 02, 2010 05:00 PM
Modified Tue, Nov 02, 2010 11:35 PM
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TED RICHARDSON - trichard@newsobserver.com


Republican Renee Ellmers accepts her bid to become Congresswoman for the 2nd District, beating out Bob Etheridge, during an acceptance speech in Dunn, NC, on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010.

By Barbara Barrett and Jay Price - staff writers
Challenger Renee Ellmers rallied against incumbent Bob Etheridge for the 2nd Congressional District seat.

Etheridge lost the slight edge he had over challenger Renee Ellmers. She now has 49.6 percent of the votes, while Etheridge has 48.5 percent with all precincts reporting.

Democratic incumbent David Price has beaten back Republican challenger B.J. Lawson, while incumbent U.S. Rep. Brad Miller has defeated Republican challenger William “Billâ€