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Democrat Joe Sam Queen Announcement Sets Up Rematch in Closest NC House Race from 2016
Waynesville Democrat Joe Sam Queen lost the most closely-contested state legislative race in 2016. Fewer than 300 votes separated him and Bryson City Republican Mike Clampitt. Now Queen says he'll try to win back his seat from Clampitt in 2018. It will be the fourth contest between the two in the 118th district, which includes Jackson, Swain, and Haywood Counties. Queen won the first two before losing in 2018. He spoke with BPR's Jeremy Loeb about why he's running again.
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By Blue Ridge Public Radio - BPR News ExtendedWaynesville Democrat Joe Sam Queen lost the most closely-contested state legislative race in 2016. Fewer than 300 votes separated him and Bryson City Republican Mike Clampitt. Now Queen says he'll try to win back his seat from Clampitt in 2018. It will be the fourth contest between the two in the 118th district, which includes Jackson, Swain, and Haywood Counties. Queen won the first two before losing in 2018. He spoke with BPR's Jeremy Loeb about why he's running again.