The third stop of five on Independence Day, N.C. 10th congressional district candidate Daniel Johnson mingled with the crowd at the Red, White and Bluegrass Festival at the Collett Street Recreation Center.
Johnson said the festival served several purposes: It gave him the opportunity to celebrate the history of America, to listen to bluegrass and to meet, hear and answer the concerns of Morganton residents.
A native of Hickory, Johnson said he is spending the time leading up to the election traveling across the district. The candidate said he plans to make more visits to Burke County before the election.
Johnson said voters have listed the economy and healthcare as their major concerns in the upcoming election.
Emma Smith, 62, of Morganton, said she wishes Johnson the best during the election. Smith spoke to Johnson about the buzzword this election season: "change."
Smith, who was unaware of Johnson's scheduled appearance, said she just ran into him and enjoyed voicing her thoughts with him.
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