North Carolina’s 5th District Still Undecided as Hubbard Leads Foxx by Just 99 Votes
The race in North Carolina’s 5th Congressional District remained undecided as of November 9. According to Democratic challenger Chuck Hubbard’s campaign, Hubbard leads Republican incumbent Representative Virginia Foxx — who has held the seat for more than 20 years — by just 99 votes, and the Associated Press has not called the race, with provisional ballots still being counted. Hubbard has already traveled to Washington for new-member orientation while holding his narrow lead. Unofficial figures from the State Board of Elections put Hubbard at 139,034 votes to Foxx’s 138,935, each at about 48.7 percent. The 5th District covers communities across northwestern North Carolina, including the Boone area. It is one of the closest congressional races in the country, and its outcome could affect the final balance of power in the House. Election officials are expected to release updated counts as provisional ballots are processed, and the Associated Press continues to track the district.
Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections
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