Our Election 2012 page has several stories of interest this week, including one about the governor’s race, and other coverage of the N.C. 41st District state Senate race. There’s a runoff election July 17 for both the Senate Republican nomination and the 9th Congressional District Republican nomination. Read more at http://www.davidsonnews.net/election/

• June 18, “State troopers back McCrory for governor” – Republican gubernatorial candidate Pat McCrory has picked up an endorsement from the North Carolina Troopers Association.
• June 13, “Aneralla supports senate Republicans’ proposed budget” – In a statement released last week, N.C. district 41 senate candidate John Aneralla said he supports the budget proposed by senate Republicans, calling it “a responsible effort in addressing North Carolina’s key priorities.”
• June 11, “NASCAR’s Wallace, Evernham endorse Tarte for senate” – Jeff Tarte, Mayor of Cornelius and candidate for the N.C. District 41 senate seat, announced today he has received endorsements from NASCAR’s Rusty Wallace and Ray Evernham, who donated to his campaign the maximum legal amount, according to a campaign press release. To date, Mayor Tarte has received endorsements from more than 125 community leaders, business owners, and other individuals.