Carl Ford wins reelection

Representative Carl Ford works in the North Carolina House Chamber, Tuesday, June 28, 2016. (North State Journal/Eamon Queeney)

ALBEMARLE — Sen. Carl Ford (R-NC33) has won re-election to the State Senate.

Ford, a Republican, won his third term in the Senate beating Democratic challenger Tangela (Lucy Horne) Morgan.

Ford previously served three terms in the state house, representing the 76th district.