Because NC looks like a poor choice for a primary at first glance.

Orange , Durham, a swath of Chatham and Wake counties

Strong D
Foushee a strong support base


I’ve lived in the Orange and Chatham part 30+ years



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From google A I

Valerie Foushee replaced the retiring David Price in North Carolina's 4th Congressional District. David Price, a fellow Democrat, had represented the district for more than 30 years before stepping down at the end of his term in January 2023.
It's a fascinating story of a political transition within a strongly Democratic area of North Carolina, showcasing both the legacy of a long-serving representative and the emergence of a new leader.
The Changing of the Guard
The transition occurred following David Price's announcement in late 2021 that he would not seek re-election after serving 17 terms in the U.S. House of Representatives. Price, who was a respected veteran legislator with 34 years of service in Washington, represented a significant era in the district's history, known for his involvement in key legislation like the Affordable Care Act.
Foushee, a Chapel Hill native with a long history of public service in the region, emerged from a competitive Democratic primary in May 2022 to become his successor. This primary drew national attention because of other notable candidates, including former American Idol contestant Clay Aiken and Durham County Commissioner Nida Allam.
Foushee's Path to Congress
Foushee's victory represented a significant moment for the district. She became the first woman and the first Black person to represent North Carolina's 4th Congressional District in the U.S. House. Her public service career prior to Congress included:
Serving on the Chapel Hill-Carrboro School Board.
Becoming the first African-American woman elected to the Orange County Board of Commissioners.
Serving in both the North Carolina House of Representatives and the North Carolina State Senate.
In the November 2022 general election, Foushee handily defeated her Republican opponent, Courtney Geels, in the heavily Democratic district, officially securing her seat in the U.S. House. She began her first term in January 2023 and has since been re-elected, continuing to serve the communities of the Research Triangle area, including Durham and Chapel Hill.
So, while Foushee had a robust primary and general election campaign, the seat itself became available due to the honorable retirement of Congressman David Price, marking a peaceful and planned transition from one Democratic public servant to another within the district



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It is listed as D +23. This is more Democratic than AOCs district to pick an example.

Foushee won by 72%. This is a very, strong blue area and can flip statewide offices & presidential elections. Foushee, although a good congresswoman, is very quiet and in such a strong blue area people may expect more. The area has been attacked by Trump with his assault on the research community. Research institutions and EPA both with strong presence here and have been hit very hard. (This is RTP area). To top it off, ICE has been in our area recently. People are looking for fighters and Allam seems to be one.