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Campaign Office
717 West End Street
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
Phone: 252-442-4022
E-Fax: 703-783-8553
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Bryant Campaign News
Bryant Sweeps To Victory in Democrat Primary
By Eric Klamut
Rocky Mount Telegram
May 3, 2008
"I'm really excited about the support we generated across both counties"
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Telegram photo / Alan Campbell
N.C. Rep. Angela Bryant, D-Nash, second from left, receives congratulations from Joyce Person-Tyler, left, and Margaret Person during her reception Tuesday at Mystique Multi Venue Complex in Roanoke Rapids.
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Bryant was appointed to the N.C. House seat in January 2007 when former N.C. Rep. Edward Jones was chosen to fill the N.C. Senate seat of Robert Holloman, who died.
Reaves, 57, the director of Roanoke Valley Adult Day Care, said she was pleased with her campaign in her first-ever bid for a public office.
"We're disappointed," Reaves said. "But I feel really good about the people who supported me. It was a good, hard-fought race and it brought a lot of people out."
Reaves said she won't rule out another run for office. But for now, she said, it's too early to tell.
"Who knows what the future holds," Reaves said.
Bryant said that she will continue to focus on jobs, economic development and smaller communities in District 7.
Commenting on her wide margin of victory, Bryant said she feels that voters have confidence in her abilities as a legislator.
"I hope that means people have confidence in me and continue to support me," she said. "I think it makes a difference in how successful I can be."
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N.C. Rep. Angela Bryant will continue to represent NC District 7 Nash and Halifax Counties in the N.C. General Assembly during the next two years. The appointed first-term legislator secured the Democratic nod for the November election by defeating challenger Jean Reaves of Roanoke Rapids in Tuesday's primary election.
Angela overwhelmed her opponent securing over 75% of the popular vote overall and finished the contest with more than 10,000 votes in Nash and Halifax counties.
As there is no Republican opposition for her seat in the N.C. General Assembly, Bryant will be the sole candidate during the November election.
Bryant, 56, a lawyer and consultant, was awaiting the primary election results Tuesday night in Roanoke Rapids.
"I'm really excited about the support we generated across both counties and thank everyone involved, and everyone who voted for my return to the General Assembly to represent District 7," Bryant said.
Bryant was expected to do well in her home county (Nash), but her true test would come from Halifax County where her opponent Reaves resides. Bryant's support proved to be widespread in both counties as she held a wide margin in Halifax also, ending the night with more than 70% of the votes cast.
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