Congressman's death triggers election, glut of candidates
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) ” U.S. Rep. Walter Jones Jr.’s North Carolina congressional seat was expected to be up for grabs soon, but it happened more quickly than most people anticipated.Months after the Republican announced his 2018 campaign would be his last, Jones’ health faded. He died in February at 76.Jones’ death drew people from a broad political spectrum to praise his commitment to his constituents, his faith and his willingness to buck party leadership, such as when he […]
