Disputed North Carolina race raises prospect of congressional probe
Allegations of election fraud in a closely divided North Carolina House race are raising the prospect of a congressional inquiry that could leave the fate of the seat hanging in the balance for weeks, or even months.
Democratic House leaders this week said they may refuse to seat Republican Mark Harris, who holds a slim lead over Democrat Dan McCready, when the party takes over the majority on Jan. 3.
While Congress tends to defer to the states on election matters, Democratic members could decide to challenge the election results — regardless of whether North Carolina officials certify them — and prompt an investigation by the House Administration Committee. It also leaves the door open to a new election.
North Carolina still has jurisdiction over the 9th District race between Harris and McCready — one of the last uncalled contests of the 2018 midterm elections. Harris leads McCready by 905 votes in the race to replace outgoing incumbent Rep. Robert Pittenger (R-N.C.).
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