well couldn't be third party since in NC the laws pretty much make it impossible for third parties to be on ballot. Actually for most of the ballot options I had this AM were either unopposed or unaffiliated ( supreme court judicial and other judicial seats). I really didnt pay attention to party affiliations I vote for people based on how well they align with my views on issues. For instance local issues were more on school, bonds and growth, congress on national issues, judicial on how they voted on various things before them.