Published: 3:55 PM, 02/25/2010

Last updated: 4:00 PM, 02/25/2010

By: Jason Reagan

U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-5) gained a primary challenger this past week after Alexander County resident Keith Gardner filed for a seat that's expected to be a coveted prize for both Democrats and Republicans.

Gardner owns Admin On Call Inc., a medical-practice management firm in Hickory.

Whoever wins will likely face Democratic challenger Billy Kennedy, a Watauga County farmer and radio host. 

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