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Raleigh’s NBC News affiliate reports:
Cawthorn, just two years ago seen as a rising star in the party, had faced fierce intraparty opposition and a string of high-profile gaffes. But Cawthorn retained the support of former President Donald Trump, who said this week that the 26-year-old deserved a “second chance” despite making “foolish mistakes.”
Top state lawmakers and North Carolina’s Republican U.S. Sens. Thom Tillis and Richard Burr endorsed Edwards.
On the campaign trail, Edwards sought to present himself to voters as the moderate, pragmatic alternative to a flamboyant, internet-savvy opponent. Edwards also argued he could best defeat a Democrat in the general election by bringing minimal baggage into such a contest.
Cry more, lib.
— Madison Cawthorn (@CawthornforNC) November 4, 2020
Please vote for @CawthornforNC in today’s Republican Primary!
— Matt Gaetz (@mattgaetz) May 17, 2022
Ultra MAGA will sweep the midterms.
— Madison Cawthorn (@CawthornforNC) May 16, 2022
Rep. Madison Cawthorn is trailing state Sen. Chuck Edwards in his fight for renomination.
Here’s how the #NC11 GOP primary looked at nearly 99% reporting? pic.twitter.com/ApIfHNg7Ly
— POLITICO (@politico) May 18, 2022
“The race is very close,” Cawthorn says after coming out to very loud cheers. Says he believes the gap with Edwards will continue to narrow and that Cawthorn will be able to win outright, avoiding a runoff. Thanks supporters for coming out. pic.twitter.com/tp7802wiNn
— Avi Bajpai (@avibajpai_) May 18, 2022
Decision Desk HQ projects Chuck Edwards (@ChuckEdwards4NC) is the winner of the Republican nomination for U.S. House District 11 in North Carolina, unseating incumbent Madison Cawthorn.
Race call: 10:01pm EDT
More results here: https://t.co/h9iDUGjLkK
— Decision Desk HQ (@DecisionDeskHQ) May 18, 2022
In the same district where Madison Cawthorn just lost his Republican primary, Democrats tonight nominated Jasmine Beach-Ferrara, a “proud gay woman” and Christian minister.
She helped organize in Mississippi during the fight for gay marriage and adoption rights. (Photo by me) https://t.co/W7Hu7IO7gM pic.twitter.com/GGMAoeAiA5
— Ashton Pittman (@ashtonpittman) May 18, 2022
Cawthorn has left the party & will not give any more remarks this evening. Spox Luke Ball says they want to wait until every vote is counted and a recount is a possibility depending on where final results end up. He said to look for a statement on Twitter when the time comes.
— Cory Vaillancourt (@SMN_Cory) May 18, 2022
#BREAKING
Rep. Madison Cawthorn has officially conceded – he called Sen. Chuck Edwards moments ago to do so, per his campaign @wyffnews4— Taggart Houck WYFF (@Taggartwyff) May 18, 2022
HAPPENING NOW: Republican nominee for the NC 11 Congressional seat Chuck Edwards is speaking after defeating incumbent Madison Cawthorn. Edwards—thanking his wife, and remembering his son, saying it was around 4 years ago today he passed away. @foxcarolinanews pic.twitter.com/7zV1fA80mo
— Matt Kaufax (@Mattkaufaxtv) May 18, 2022
Rep. Madison Cawthorn’s spokesman just told reporters at Hendersonville, NC event that the congressman just called Chuck Edwards to concede the race. #NC11
— Kailani Koenig (@kailanikm) May 18, 2022
BREAKING: Congressman Madison Cawthorn has conceded to State Senator Chuck Edwards. Cawthorn’s campaign spokesperson, Luke Ball confirms. Cawthorn has already left the property. @WLOS_13 pic.twitter.com/wL1cXpzCLZ
— Hannah Mackenzie (@Hannahh_Mackk) May 18, 2022