Candidate Filing Day 3 Takeaways

Rep. Kelly Alexander is retiring, state Rep. Tricia Cotham filed for reelection, Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has a primary challenger and two Republicans are running to replace Patrick McHenry.

North Carolina state Rep. Kelly Alexander, a Democrat who represents Mecklenburg County, attends the first day of a new legislative session on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023.

North Carolina’s third day of candidate filing is in the books. Here’s what you need to know: