This week, Republican incumbent Michael Lee criticized Democratic challenger Jessica Bichler over an excerpt from her Master’s Thesis. A spokesperson for Bichler called it “just another desperate move from a clearly terrified Lee campaign.”

This letter comes from Bill McHugh, an attorney and former Leland Town Councilman. His professional experience, advocacy, and public service have focused on accountability, responsible growth, and the effective management of public and private resources. He lives in Leland, North Carolina, with his wife and daughter.

Election Day is in one week, and there are five days of early voting remaining. The share of registered Republicans who have voted so far is down compared to the 2018 and 2022 midterms.

City Council voted unanimously to extend the moratorium until October 18, 2027. District 6 representative Kimberly Owens said they had no other option.