From Charlotte Observer:

Two other politicians recently recused themselves from voting on legislation that could impact real estate holdings, however.

Republican lieutenant governor candidate Robert Pittenger, a former state senator, owns 2,000 acres along proposed parkway routes. Pittenger, of Charlotte, recused himself from voting on two bills relating to the N.C. Turnpike Authority because he said he was worried about a conflict.

This legislative session, State Rep. Skip Stam, a Wake County Republican, recused himself from voting on the state budget bill because it contained money for a toll road south of Raleigh. Stam, an attorney, said he has relatives and clients that own land along the road’s route.

Hoyle’s opponent for re-election, Kathy Harrington, said she wouldn’t have voted for turnpike bills if she owned land near a proposed exit.

“It appears it would have benefited him financially,” said Harrington, a Republican. “It was unethical of him to have done so.”

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