North State Journal: “The Republican primary to succeed outgoing N.C. Labor Commissioner Josh Dobson saw one candidate depart the race, one candidate post an eye-popping fundraising total and a new candidate enter the race within the last week.
Last week, Rep. Ben Moss, who currently represents Moore and Richmond counties in the N.C. House, said he was going to run for reelection to his current seat. …
That news came shortly before Rep. Jon Hardister of Guilford County announced he had $280,000 on hand in the contest. …
A candidate with ties to the legal community formally announced his entry in the race on Monday.
Luke Farley, an attorney, made his run for the post official after campaigning for the past two months.”