Rep. Valerie Foushee led challenger Nida Allam by about 1,200 votes in the 4th Congressional District Democratic primary. On Wednesday night, Allam announced she was conceding the race.
Chase Pellegrini de Paur
Chase Pellegrini de Paur is a reporter for INDY, covering politics, education, and the delightful characters who make the Triangle special. He joined the staff in 2023 and previously wrote for The Ninth Street Journal.
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Tracking Outside Spending in the 4th Congressional District Primary
The 2022 contest between Rep. Valerie Foushee and Nida Allam was the most expensive congressional primary in state history. PAC spending on their 2026 rematch is rivaling that record. Here’s a running tab.
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The Road to Victory in NC-04 Runs Through Western Wake County
Rep. Valerie Foushee and challenger Nida Allam are working to win over 130,000 Wake voters added to the district since their 2022 matchup.
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Outside Money Flows into 4th Congressional District Primary, Again
In the race between U.S. Rep. Valerie Foushee and Nida Allam, outside PACs have spent more than $1 million, mostly benefiting the challenger in an election dominated by the issue of campaign finance.
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We Talked to All 12 Durham School Board Candidates So You Don’t Have To
Here’s a rundown of the candidates’ experience, priorities, and pitches to voters ahead of the March election to fill four seats on the Durham Public Schools Board of Education.
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A House District Divided
Incumbent Valerie Foushee and challenger Nida Allam present starkly different approaches to politics. Could it be a bellwether for Democrats?
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Durham Committee and People’s Alliance Release Candidate Endorsements
The influential PACs’ endorsements overlap in exactly half of March’s 14 contested elections.
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Three DPS Administrators Indicted on Charges Related to 2024 Child Abuse Case
Two Durham Public Schools administrators and an elementary school principal were indicted on charges of obstructing justice this week; the district placed them on leave last month and is conducting an independent investigation.
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INDY Selects: What to Do in the Triangle This Week
Renée Fleming in recital, The Great Cover Up, a screening of Icelandic film “The Love That Remains,” and other local events we recommend this week—weather permitting.
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Who’s Running: Orange County County Commission and School Board
With several seats up for reelection this year, Orange County will get at least one new county commissioner and one new school board member. Here’s a rundown of the candidates.