Sept. 18, 2012
Three of the eight candidates on the Mecklenburg ballot for N.C. Senate seats addressed the Forum today.
Malcolm Graham, left, faces Earl Lyndon Philip in District 40. Jeff Tarte, center, is unopposed in District 41. Joel Ford, right, faces Richard Rivette in District 38. In District 39, Jack Flynn faces Bob Rucho.
The candidates predicted a lively debate in next year’s General Assembly over taxation to support education and health care.
Videos of the candidates’ introductory comments and excerpts from their answers to questions will be posted below as they become available.
Introductory comments: Malcolm Graham, District 40
Introductory comments: Jeff Tarte, District 41
Introductory comments: Joel Ford, District 38