Sig Hutchinson files to challenge Neal Hunt for state senate

Sig Hutchinson, a prominent Raleigh Democrat and environmental advocate, filed paperwork to run for the state Senate this week, lining up a challenge against incumbent Neal Hunt, a lead Republican budget writer.

“This legislature has become misdirected in creating an environment for high paying jobs instead focusing on penalizing teachers and education. It’s now all about special interests and there is no doubt we can do better,” Hutchinson said in a statement.

In filing for state Senate District 15, Hutchinson, a self-employed marketing consultant, touted his efforts leading five successful Wake County and Raleigh bond referendums that will add open space and parks in the area.