Republicans and Democrats are keeping a close eye on a state Senate race that Democrats are hoping could be there key to chipping away at Republicans super majority at the Capitol.
Erin Coleman, a life long Democrat, is trying to unseat Republican incumbent Dr. Steve Dickerson in a claw shaped district that arches around the outer fringes of Davidson County - known more formally as District 20.
"This is the really our opportunity to start regaining moment in the state," Erin Coleman said during an interview on Wednesday.
A practicing Orthodox Jew, Coleman is losing 11 days of campaigning during the month of October due to Jewish holidays.
"It has been difficult in that people turn onto the race on Oct. 1 and I go dark for 11 of the 31 days in October," the mother of three explained.
Her competitor, Dr. Steve Dickerson, is counting on his track record to deliver a victory in November.
"I think I’m able to get Davidson County's needs out there for the larger populous to hear," Dr. Dickerson said from his medical practice Wednesday.
"I think traffic and regional transit are going to be very big issues," he added.
Even if Coleman were to win, Republicans would still hold a super majority at the state Senate.
