Richard Burr and Jesse Helms, who were senators from North Carolina, sought to match their long-serving political records on May 28, 2026.
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What happened
Richard Burr and Jesse Helms, who were senators from North Carolina, sought to match their long-serving political records on May 28, 2026.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- An author traveled from Chattanooga to North Carolina where Gloria Steinem discussed the possibility of defeating Jesse Helms.Sub-event
- Michael Whatley contests the Senate seat in North Carolina, a political contest underway since May 28, 2026.Sub-event
Former NC senators Richard Burr and Jesse Helms sought to match their long-serving records.1 source
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The entities involved
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North Carolina
state of the United States of America
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Richard Burr
United States Senator from North Carolina from 2005 to 2023
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Jesse Helms
American politician (1921–2008)
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