Nation IN BRIEF : NORTH CAROLINA : Gantt Wins Primary, Faces Helms Again
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Former Charlotte Mayor Harvey Gantt swept aside political newcomer Charlie Sanders in the racially charged Democratic primary, setting up a rematch with Republican Sen. Jesse Helms. Helms, who is seeking a fifth term, faced no primary opposition but ran attack ads accusing both Democrats of supporting racial preferences in hiring and health benefits for gay partners.
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