NCAE backs McIntyre in 7th District race

The North Carolina Association of Educators is backing Rep. Mike McIntyre in the hotly-contested race to represent the state's 7th Congressional District.

McIntyre, a longtime Democratic incumbent, opposes Republican David Rouzer.

NCAE President Rodney Ellis said in a release the group is "proud to stand with Congressman McIntyre in this critical election just as he has stood for public education in Congress."

The decision to endorse McIntyre, according to the release, is because of McIntyre's efforts to reduce class sizes, build and renovate schools and to improve technology in the classroom.