Source: Joshua Miller, ROLL CALL, 8/29/11
 

A Republican state lawmaker who was considering a challenge to deeply vulnerable Rep. Larry Kissell (D-N.C.) is opting against a bid after all. State Rep. Jerry Dockham (R) told Roll Call Friday that he won’t be taking on Kissell despite new lines that make the Democrat’s district far more favorable to the GOP.

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