Normally the Reps would not have a chance in the Dem-heavy Durham so they apparently didn't bother. On one of the earlier threads, I suggested that the Reps find someone A.S.A.P. so they could use him/her as a bully pulpit until the general election. I know 46 people who would be highly motivated to fund his/her campaign. Howwever, I suspect the filing deadline has passed.
And watch that "token" stuff.