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North Carolina State Senator Graig Meyer is resigning, triggering a contest between two local Democrats for his seat. Meyer, who focused on education, health care, workers rights, and housing during his twelve-year tenure, is joining the North Carolina Justice Center. House Representative Allen Buansi and Jonah Garson, the state Democratic Partys first vice chair, are vying for the position. Both Chapel Hill residents, they aim to represent Orange, Caswell, and Person counties. Local Democratic parties will accept applications, and a district committee will nominate someone for Governor Josh Steins appointment by April 20th. The replacement could also appear on the November ballot.

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