Rouzer Still Leads Kimberly Hardy by 2,270 Votes in North Carolina's 7th District After Provisional Ballots; County Canvass Set for Nov. 13
WILMINGTON, North Carolina — County boards of elections across North Carolina reviewed and counted provisional ballots from the November 3 general election on November 10, updating the race for the state's 7th Congressional District, where incumbent Republican Rep. David Rouzer still holds a narrow lead, the Wilmington StarNews reported.
With provisional ballots included, Rouzer has 160,701 votes (49.86 percent) to 158,431 (49.16 percent) for Democratic challenger Kimberly Hardy — a margin of 2,270 votes. Rouzer had led narrowly on election night, and while both candidates gained votes from the provisional count, the balance did not change. Rouzer declared victory on social media in the early hours of November 4.
As of November 11, State Board of Elections spokesman Jason Tyson said the board has received no recount request in the district. Results remain unofficial until canvass: county boards will hold their canvass on Friday, November 13, at 11 a.m., and the state canvass is set for Tuesday, November 24, at 11 a.m.
The 7th District covers all of Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, New Hanover and Pender counties, plus parts of Robeson, Sampson and Cumberland counties, including part of the city of Fayetteville.
Source: Wilmington StarNews
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