2026-02-24T20:38:50Z
Entering into politics for the first time, Mary Patterson wants to represent everyday people
Mary Patterson, a retired teacher from Durham, is entering politics for the first time with a message to represent everyday people in Congress. She joins incumbent Valerie Foushee and Durham County Commissioner Nida Allam on the ballot for North Carolina’s 4th Congressional District. Patterson aims to bring experience from her teaching career to address community needs and educational concerns in the district.