Marshall challenges Burr
The hotly contested Senate race has tightened as Burr has seen his opponent, Marshall, surge in the polls despite her campaign’s lack of funding. Burr has held this seat since 2005. The increasing anti-incumbent sentiment could give Marshall a leg up.
Elaine Marshall
Poll: 37 percent of voters support Marshall according to the latest Public Policy Polling.
Top campaign issue: Wall Street reform
Funds on hand: Less than $200,000
Richard Burr
Poll: 39 percent of voters support Burr according to the latest Public Policy Polling.
Top campaign issues: Less government spending, veterans’ affairs
Funds on hand: $6,260,867. As polls tighten, look for Burr to tap into his sizable campaign war chest.
Kissell barely holding seat