David Rouzer to run for Congress again in 2014

RALEIGH, North Carolina: Former North Carolina State Senator David Rouzer (R) announced he will again seek election to the U.S. House in 2014, paving the way for a rematch with current incumbent Mike McIntyre (D).^[1]

Last fall, McIntyre defeated Rouzer by 654 votes -- the smallest margin of victory for any winner in 2012.

Following the 2010 Census Redistricting process, the 7th District was redrawn to favor Republicans.

**U.S. House, North Carolina District 7 General Election, 2012**
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Mike McIntyre Incumbent	50.1%	168,695
	Republican	David Rouzer	49.9%	168,041
Total Votes				336,736
Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election"

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