North Carolina congressional candidate drops out of race after Trump endorses rival
The one-time front-runner in the GOP congressional primary race in North Carolina ended her campaign on Thursday, citing former President Trump’s endorsement of her opponent.
"In light of President Trump's endorsement of Brad Knott for the Congressional seat in District 13, it has become clear that a pathway to victory is no longer feasible. I believe in the democratic process and respect the endorsement of our President," Kelly Daughtry said in a statement announcing the end of her campaign.
“The time has now come to suspend my campaign. Although I will no longer be a candidate, I will not stop using my voice for the things I believe in. I will focus on conservative voter registration operations and supporting the nominated conservative judicial candidates running in November,” she continued.
In the March 5 primary election for North Carolina's 13th Congressional District, Daughtry led with 27.4 percent of the vote, followed by Brad Knott's 18.7 percent, according to The Hill/Decision Desk HQ's election results tracker.
Neither candidate met the necessary threshold of more than 30 percent to clinch the nomination, sending the race to a runoff. The second primary is slated to take place on May 14, and early voting has already begun at certain sites in the district.
Daughtry endorsed Knott’s bid for the seat and called on the Republican Party to unite behind him. Trump endorsed Knott early last month.
“Brad Knott will be the Republican nominee on May 14th. I extend my congratulations to him and wish him well. Brad has my full endorsement, and I want him to know that I am here to support him, not to oppose him,” Daughtry said in her statement. “It is time we bring the Republican Party together. I have asked my supporters to formally support Brad’s campaign."
“Likewise, I have spoken with Brad and know he will advocate and fight for the entire District. We are all on the same team and I hope that the ending of my campaign at this time will show and foster our unity as a party,” she added.
The 13th District is currently represented by first-term Rep. Wiley Nickel (D-N.C.), who declined to seek reelection after the state’s congressional redistricting process moved his district to the right ideologically. Democrat Frank Pierce will face off against the Republican nominee in the general election in November.
“To those who voted for me — thank you for believing in me and giving me the civic and sacred honor of your vote,” Daughtry said. “The time is now for Republicans to unite together and win in November. I will be right beside you in working to deliver that victory.”
Date: | |
Tag: | Donald Trump |
Filter
-
Proposed North Carolina law would make it illegal to wear masks in public
Republican senators in North Carolina passed a bill Wednesday revoking a pandemic-era law allowing for masks to be worn in public for health concerns.NBC News - Top stories -
NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro 2024: Race format, rules, how to watch, stream, preview, picks
The All-Star Race returns to legendary North Wilkesboro for the second year in a rowCBS Sports - Sports - NASCAR -
2024 NASCAR All-Star Race picks, odds, lineup, time: Model shares surprising North Wilkesboro Speedway picks
SportsLine simulated the 2024 NASCAR All-Star Race 10,000 times as the NASCAR Cup Series returns to North Wilkesboro SpeedwayCBS Sports - Sports - NASCAR -
Israel's Eurovision team accuse rivals of 'hatred'
Its national broadcaster says it faced hostility simply because "we are Israelis and we were there".BBC News - Top stories - Israel -
Luna leads House GOP push to award Trump the Congressional Gold Medal
Politico - Politics - Donald Trump -
How to watch the New York Rangers vs. Carolina Hurricanes Game 6
Watch Game 6 of the exciting New York Rangers vs. Carolina Hurricanes NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs series tonight.CBS News - Top stories - New York -
Robert Tonyan set to play for third NFC North team after TE signs deal with Vikings
The six-year NFL veteran began his career in Green Bay and played for Chicago in 2023CBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
North Korea test-fires a ballistic missile a day after US, South Korea held jet drill
North Korea has fired suspected short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast a day after South Korea and the U.S. flew powerful fighter jets in a drill that the North views as a major security threatABC News - Top stories - North Korea -
WATCH LIVE: Protesters speak out after encampment dismantled at DePaul
Yahoo News - World -
Under Armour to Slash Jobs, Warns of Revenue Drop
CEO Kevin Plank said the sportswear brand has tried to do “too much of too much” and will focus on selling fewer products on discounts.The Wall Street Journal - World
More from The Hill
-
House panels vote to hold Garland in contempt
Two House committees on Thursday advanced measures to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress in an effort to censure him for failing to turn over audio recordings of the president. A last-minute move from President Biden to ...The Hill - Politics -
Chaos erupts in hearing as Greene, Ocasio-Cortez clash over ‘fake eyelashes’ jibe at Crockett
A House Oversight Committee hearing devolved into chaos Thursday night as Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) clashed after the firebrand Republican accused Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) of wearing “fake ...The Hill - Politics -
Swalwell slams GOP lawmakers for going to see Trump trial
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) went after his GOP colleagues who traveled to New York City to appear at former President Trump’s criminal trial this week. The California Democrat specifically took it to his colleagues who skipped a hearing Thursday ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
California bill that would have banned selling anti-aging skin products to young kids fails to advance
A bill in California that sought to ban the sale of anti-aging skin products to young kids failed to advance through the California State Assembly on Thursday. The bill, introduced by Assemblymember Alex Lee, prohibited kids under 13 from buying ...The Hill - Politics - California -
Fox anchor applauds Kansas City Chiefs kicker's controversial remarks
Fox News anchor Laura Ingraham applauded Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker on Thursday after he gave controversial speech including remarks on women in the workforce. Butker’s commencement speech at Benedictine College made clear his ...The Hill - Politics - NFL