Source: BLUERIDGE NOW, 3/27/19

Former U.S. Rep. Renee Ellmers of North Carolina is running again for elected office, this time to become the next lieutenant governor. The Harnett County Republican made her announcement on Wednesday, weeks after she floated the idea to seek the No. 2 statewide executive office in 2020. Current GOP Lt. Gov. Dan Forest is planning to run for governor. Several Democrats and Republicans already are running to succeed Forest.

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