Election 2008 candidate filings

These candidates have filed for statewide or congressional elections with the State Board of Elections. The latest candidates to file are shown in bold; candidates who filed previously for the same office shown in lighter type.

STATEWIDE

LT. GOVERNOR

Hampton Dellinger, Democrat, Raleigh

STATE AUDITOR

Frederick Aikens, Democrat, Raleigh

Beth Wood, Democrat, Raleigh

NOTEWORTHY: The entry of Aikens, a retired legislative analyst, creates a Democratic primary between him and Beth Wood, a former employee of the auditor's office. The winner would likely face incumbent Republican Les Merritt, who has not filed yet.

SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION

Joe Johnson, Republican, Tryon

June St. Clair Atkinson, Democrat, Raleigh*

CONGRESSIONAL

U.S. HOUSE

Dean Stephens, Republican, Colerain, 1st District

G.K. Butterfield, Democrat, Wilson, 1st District*

Craig Weber, Democrat, Morehead City, 3rd District

Marshall Adame, Democrat, Jacksonville, 3rd District

Walter Jones, Republican, Farmville, 3rd District*

Joe McLaughlin, Republican, Jacksonville, 3rd District

Larry Kissell, Democrat, Biscoe, 8th District

Robin Hayes, Republican, Concord, 8th District*

Mel Watt, Democrat, Charlotte, 12th District*

NOTEWORTHY: Weber's filing in the 3rd District ensures a Democratic primary between him and Marshall Adame of Jacksonville. The incumbent, Walter Jones, already has a challenger on the GOP side, Joe McLaughlin.

U.S. SENATE

Howard Staley, Democrat, Moncure

Duskin C. Lassiter, Democrat, Lexington

NOTEWORTHY: Staley is a Moncure podiatrist. His entry creates a Democratic primary in the U.S. Senate race. Staley has not previously held elected office.

N.C. COURT OF APPEALS (NONPARTISAN)

Dean R. Poirier, Mount Olive (Wynn seat)

N.C. SUPREME COURT

Suzanne Reynolds, Winston-Salem

* INCUMBENT