Record #:

27784

Author(s):

Huntsberry, Will; Coleman, Vernal

Abstract:

Clarence Bender, a Democratic state Senate candidate from Nash County ran for election from a prison cell. Bender was arrested on the first day of early voting for allegedly selling drugs to an undercover police officer. Bender’s history and experience as a local politician is explored. Currently a town commissioner in Castalia, NC, Bender has been described by several as a con-man and by others as a well-respected leader in the community.

Source:

Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 29 Issue 47, November 2012, ponline

Subject(s):

Politics--North Carolina; Elections; Drug traffic