The county saw steady population growth and expanded enrollment in the school system.

Sometimes a county would not see a contest for generations.

As one of the fastest growing centers in the state, the county has seen a population boom since 1990.

He added, "This is a shift in control like the county has never seen."

Some counties in the traditional city center saw a population decrease.

The county saw its first contest in the 1859 general election when two Conservatives fought for the seat.

The major reason the county is seeing such activity is location.

The latest numbers represented the best job growth the county has seen in three years.

In the last few years, however, the county has seen a resurgence in its economic base.

As the county sees more development this traditional perception is challenged.