North Carolina Democrat Challenger Drops Concession Amid Midterm Election Probe

Mark Harris speaks to the media during a news conference in Matthews, N.C., on Nov. 7, 2018. Chuck Burton/AP File Photo

The Democrat trailing in a North Carolina congressional race withdrew his concession on Dec. 6 as state election officials investigated allegations of absentee ballot fraud.

There has been no confirmation of absentee ballot fraud in the unresolved 9th Congressional District race, but the state’s Republican Party said that if evidence was found then it would support a re-election.