Nation IN BRIEF : NORTH CAROLINA : Gantt Wins Primary, Faces Helms Again
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Former Charlotte Mayor Harvey Gantt swept aside political newcomer Charlie Sanders in the racially charged Democratic primary, setting up a rematch with Republican Sen. Jesse Helms. Helms, who is seeking a fifth term, faced no primary opposition but ran attack ads accusing both Democrats of supporting racial preferences in hiring and health benefits for gay partners.
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