In North Carolina's political landscape, the Republican primary for the 6th Congressional District, a Dem-held seat redrawn to be safely red, is heading to a runoff between Mark Walker and Addison McDowell, as reported by AP. With 25% of precincts reporting, Christian Castelli led with 26%, followed by McDowell and Walker each with 23%, and Bo Hines at 13%. Given the state's rule that a candidate must secure at least 30% to avoid a runoff, and that the runner-up can request one, the race's competitiveness is highlighted. Moreover, Mark Harris, who faced allegations of election fraud in a 2018 House race leading to his apparent general election victory being tossed, has likely secured a primary win on Super Tuesday, setting the stage for a November electoral comeback.
Candidate once accused of election fraud wins North Carolina House primary https://t.co/ptZfc1foHH
Mark Harris, a North Carolina GOP candidate who was accused of election fraud in a 2018 House race, could be elected this November after he likely won a primary election on Super Tuesday. https://t.co/uKT8CRvWQK https://t.co/KOTJmKwL5C
It may take a bit to determine whether Mark Harris wins the GOP nomination in North Carolina's 8th District. The state has a 30% threshold to win a primary without a runoff. (Harris' apparent general election victory in 2018 was tossed after credible election fraud allegations) https://t.co/0KeThhiSha
Mark Walker and Addison McDowell are heading to a runoff in the Republican primary for North Carolina’s redrawn 6th Congressional District, AP reports https://t.co/x35Wko3MGi
With 25% reporting, we've got a tight race in #NC06 (R), another Dem-held seat redrawn to be safely red. Christian Castelli has 26%, Addison McDowell has 23%, Mark Walker has 23%, Bo Hines has 13%. Runner-up can request a runoff if no one gets 30%.