Former New Hanover County commissioner and state senator Julia Boseman said on Wednesday, Dec. 8, she will attempt to make her return to the board of commissioners by running for one of the three seats on the board that will be contested during the 2016 election. Boseman’s announcement makes three Democratic candidates for the three seats, including Chairman Jonathan Barfield, Jr. and Nelson G. Beaulieu, who also registered as a candidate this week. Commissioner Woody White, a Republican, told Lumina News that he will make an announcement next week on whether he will seek re-election.
State Rep. Susi Hamilton, D, filed for re-election for District 18 last week, while state Sen. Michael Lee, R, registered to defend his seat in District 9. Andrew Barnhill, D, also filed as a candidate for the state Senate District 9 seat, while Holly Grange, R, registered as a candidate for the open seat for state House District 20, where she will challenge New Hanover County Board of Education member Tammy Covil to replace outgoing Rep. Rick Catlin, R. — Terry Lane
