McCrery's lead strong

U.S. Rep. Jim McCrery is holding the lead against the three contenders looking to unseat him from the 4th congressional district. With 94 of 629 precincts reporting, McCrery has 8,642 -- or 59 percent -- of the votes.

His closest competitor is Democrat Artis Cash, who received the endorsement of the state Democratic party, with 16 percent or 2,390 votes.

Democrat Patti Cox has 14 percent, or 2,013 votes.

Republican Chester Kelley trails with 10 percent, or 1,506 votes.