Taylor North upsets Zenger

Democrat Amy Taylor North defeated incumbent Republican Jeff Zenger in the election for the District 74 seat in the N.C. House of Representatives last week, becoming the first Democrat to represent western Forsyth County in recent memory. Taylor North won with 23,443 votes to Zenger’s 17,638 votes. “This is a win for our entire community,” Taylor North is quoted as saying in a release. “We listened to each other, took a hard look at the way things are, and chose to put community first so we can (do more good) for all our neighbors. To those who voted for the first time, or crossed party lines for the first time, thank you for your courage and trust. And thank you to every voter who used their vote as their voice. I’m incredibly proud of our gritty, hardworking team and of all the volunteers and supporters who made this victory possible.” Taylor North’s win came as part of a blue wave in Forsyth County, as Democrats swept every county-wide election and won several state seats as well.

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