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Foushee Holds Razor-Thin Lead Over Allam in NC-4 Democratic Rematch as Recount Looms

An unofficial count caps a record-spending primary defined by outside money, with sharp splits on Middle East policy.

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Nida Allam, who is vying for the Democratic Party's nomination for Congress in North Carolina's 4th Congressional District, outside a polling station during primary elections in Chapel Hill on May 17, 2022.
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Overview

  • Valerie Foushee leads Nida Allam 49.18% to 48.22% in unofficial results, a margin that allows Allam to request a recount as provisional ballots and county canvasses proceed.
  • The winner is effectively guaranteed the seat in this safely Democratic district that includes Durham, Chapel Hill and parts of Wake County.
  • Outside spending neared $4.5 million, with a late $1.6 million boost from an Anthropic-aligned super PAC for Foushee and reported $600,000 in pro-Foushee media from Article One PAC, while Justice Democrats and Leaders We Deserve aided Allam.
  • Campaign messaging closed on Iran, Israel and war powers, as Foushee opposed Trump’s strikes on Iran and backed a war powers vote, and Allam condemned the strikes and highlighted AI-industry PAC support she links to military actions.
  • Endorsements split the race, with Sen. Bernie Sanders backing Allam and former Gov. Roy Cooper, Gov. Josh Stein and numerous local leaders supporting Foushee.