By — Marc Levy, Associated Press Marc Levy, Associated Press By — Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press By — News Desk News Desk Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/2022-north-carolina-primary-election-results Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter 2022 North Carolina Primary Election Results Politics Updated on May 17, 2022 11:08 PM EDT — Published on May 16, 2022 4:59 PM EDT First-term U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn has conceded to North Carolina state Sen. Chuck Edwards in the Republican congressional primary. Luke Ball, a spokesperson for Cawthorn’s campaign, told The Associated Press late Tuesday that Cawthorn had conceded. The AP hasn’t called the race. A fast-food franchise owner, Edwards would advance to the November election against Democrat Jasmine Beach-Ferrara. READ MORE: Oath Keeper from North Carolina pleads guilty to seditious conspiracy during Jan. 6 insurrection Cawthorn vaulted to national prominence after winning the seat in 2020 at age 25. A firebrand and vocal supporter of former President Donald Trump, he had made unforced political and personal errors that led top Republican leaders in North Carolina to turn against him. U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis said Cawthorn was an embarrassment to his constituents. Cawthorn faced negative publicity for speeding and gun violations, as well as for calling Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy a “thug.” And his initial decision to run for reelection elsewhere — only to switch back to the 11th District — didn’t sit well with many locals. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Marc Levy, Associated Press Marc Levy, Associated Press By — Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press By — News Desk News Desk
First-term U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn has conceded to North Carolina state Sen. Chuck Edwards in the Republican congressional primary. Luke Ball, a spokesperson for Cawthorn’s campaign, told The Associated Press late Tuesday that Cawthorn had conceded. The AP hasn’t called the race. A fast-food franchise owner, Edwards would advance to the November election against Democrat Jasmine Beach-Ferrara. READ MORE: Oath Keeper from North Carolina pleads guilty to seditious conspiracy during Jan. 6 insurrection Cawthorn vaulted to national prominence after winning the seat in 2020 at age 25. A firebrand and vocal supporter of former President Donald Trump, he had made unforced political and personal errors that led top Republican leaders in North Carolina to turn against him. U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis said Cawthorn was an embarrassment to his constituents. Cawthorn faced negative publicity for speeding and gun violations, as well as for calling Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy a “thug.” And his initial decision to run for reelection elsewhere — only to switch back to the 11th District — didn’t sit well with many locals. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now