Michael Weisel is considering running for treasurer next year.
The Raleigh attorney, who ran for state treasurer a decade ago, Weisel, 49, said he is talking with past supporters and family members about seeking the Democratic nomination for the seat now held by Treasurer Richard Moore, Rob Christensen reports.
Moore is running for the Democratic nomination for governor.
In 1996, Weisel mounted an unsuccessful challenge in the Democratic primary against long-time State Treasurer Harlan Boyles. Weisel had entered the race after Boyles had announced his retirement, only to see Boyles change his mind and run.
Weisel has a background in finance, having worked as an executive and porfolio mananger for Kemper Financial Services and Wells Fargo Bank among others.
He is also well known in Democratic circles having served as Wake County Democratic chairman. Last year, Weisel worked as a legislative counsel to House Speaker Pro Tem Richard Morgan, a Moore County Republican. He also handled an election complaint brought by Morgan by former state Rep. Art Pope, who was involved in a political committee that financed ads that helped defeat Morgan.
