Editor’s Note: For coverage of the primary election, The Independent Tribune sent questions to each group of candidates. Answers appear as is, with the exception of editing for grammatical/spelling errors. This allows voters to see the candidates through their own words and gives equal opportunity for the candidates to respond. The online edition published answers in full while the print edition will be edited for brevity.Â
Kevin Crutchfield, who currently represents District 83, is campaigning for N.C. House District 82. He is running against Republican Brian Echevarria in the March primary for the right to take on Democratic candidate Sabrina Berry in the general election in November.
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