2019 North Carolina's 9th congressional district special election
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{{Infobox election
| election_name = 2019 North Carolina's 9th congressional district special election
| country = North Carolina
| type = by-election
| ongoing = no
| previous_election = 2018 North Carolina's 9th congressional district election
| previous_year = 2018
| election_date = September 10, 2019
| next_election = 2020 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina#District 9
| next_year = 2020
| seats_for_election = North Carolina's 9th congressional district
| image1 = File:DanBishopNC2019 (cropped).jpeg
| image_size = 150x150px
| nominee1 = Dan Bishop
| party1 = Republican Party (United States)
| popular_vote1 = 96,573
| percentage1 = 50.69%
| image2 = 3x4.svg
| nominee2 = Dan McCready
| party2 = Democratic Party (United States)
| popular_vote2 = 92,785
| percentage2 = 48.70%
| map_image = File:2019 NC-09 special.svg
| map_size = 270px
| map_caption = County results
Bishop: {{legend0|#de8787|40–50%}} {{legend0|#d35f5f|50–60%}}
McCready: {{legend0|#5f8dd3|50–60%}}
| title = U.S. Representative
| before_election = Vacant
| before_party = Republican Party (United States)
| after_election = Dan Bishop
| after_party = Republican Party (United States)
}}
{{Elections in North Carolina sidebar}}
A special election was held on September 10, 2019, to fill the vacancy in North Carolina's 9th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives for the remainder of the 116th United States Congress. The seat had been vacant since the opening of the 116th Congress, following the refusal of the North Carolina State Board of Elections to certify the results of the November 2018 election in the district due to allegations of electoral fraud.{{cite news|last1=Murphy|first1=Brian|last2=Morrill|first2=Jim|title=All mail-in ballots in Bladen, Robeson were tainted, McCready says in asking for re-do|url=https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article226198190.html|newspaper=The News & Observer|date=February 15, 2019|access-date=February 15, 2019}} Because of the allegations, the race received substantial national attention.
In the original election, Mark Harris, a Republican, led Democrat Dan McCready by 905 votes in the unofficial returns for the 2018 North Carolina's 9th congressional district election. However, allegations of fraud in the election prevented its certification.[https://www.wral.com/new-nc-elections-board-sets-date-for-9th-district-hearing/18168791/ New NC elections board sets date for 9th District hearing], WRAL, February 4, 2019. Retrieved February 6, 2019. After hearing evidence, including testimony from Harris himself and his own son, the board unanimously voted on February 21 to call a new election.{{cite web |last1=Caldwell |first1=Leigh Ann |title=New election ordered in North Carolina House district after possible illegal activities |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/republican-candidate-mark-harris-calls-new-election-north-carolina-disputed-n974176?cid=public-rss_20190221 |website=NBC News |date=February 21, 2019 |access-date=February 21, 2019}}{{cite tweet|last=Mutnick|first=Ally|user=allymutnick|number=1098688980105740289|title=BREAKING: All 5 members of @NCSBE unanimously vote for a new election in #NC09 This will be the first redo congressional election in over 40 years.|date=February 21, 2019|access-date=February 21, 2019}}
The primary was held on May 14, 2019, and the general election was held on September 10. A total of 10 Republican candidates qualified for the primary.{{cite web|url=https://s3.amazonaws.com/dl.ncsbe.gov/Elections/2019/District9Candidates.pdf |title=CANDIDATE LIST GROUPED BY CONTEST |publisher=ncsbe.gov |access-date=March 17, 2019}} Dan McCready, the Democratic Party nominee in the 2018 election, ran again and faced no primary opposition.{{cite web|last=Harris |first=John F. |url=https://www.politico.com/story/2018/12/10/north-carolina-mccready-special-election-1054208 |title=North Carolina Democrat preparing for special election in contested congressional race |publisher=Politico |date=December 10, 2018 |access-date=January 4, 2019}} Among Republicans, neither Harris nor Robert Pittenger, the incumbent whom Harris defeated in the 2018 primary election, filed to run.{{cite web|url=https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article223761395.html |title=Robert Pittenger won't run in 9th district special election |work=The Charlotte Observer |access-date=January 4, 2019}}{{cite web|url=https://www.rollcall.com/news/politics/rep-robert-pittenger-wont-run-even-ballot-harvesting-probe-causes-primary |title=Rep. Robert Pittenger Won't Run Even if 'Ballot Harvesting' Probe Causes Primary Do-Over |date=January 2, 2019 |publisher=Rollcall.com |access-date=January 4, 2019}}{{cite tweet|last=Barrón-López|first=Laura|user=lbarronlopez|number=1102644416039317505|title=NEW: @NCSBE orders dates for #NC09 special election: PRIMARY will be May 14 GENERAL will be Sept. 10 If 2nd primary is needed, it will be on Sept. 10 and general will be moved to Nov. 5|date=March 4, 2019|access-date=March 4, 2019}}
After winning the Republican primary by a large margin, Dan Bishop narrowly won the general election, garnering 50.7% of the vote to McCready's 48.7%.[https://www.politico.com/election-results/2019/north-carolina/special-election/sept-10/ Live results: North Carolina elections], Politico, September 10, 2019.[https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2020-election/north-carolina-special-election-mccready-bishop-n1052021 Republican Dan Bishop wins special election for House seat in North Carolina special election, NBC News projects], NBC News, September 10, 2019.
Background
{{Main|2018 North Carolina's 9th congressional district election}}
File:Office nameplate during interregnum for NC-9 2018-19.jpg
The 2018 congressional district election ended with Republican Mark Harris leading Democrat Dan McCready by 905 votes, the closest race in the district in over sixty years. While McCready had conceded defeat, the North Carolina Democratic Party alleged that electoral fraud had taken place, and filed affidavits with the North Carolina State Board of Elections alleging that independent contractors working on behalf of Harris had illegally collected absentee ballots (ballot harvesting).{{cite news |last=Wise|first=Justin|date=December 3, 2018|title=Second woman says she was paid to collect absentee ballots in North Carolina House race|url=https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/419693-second-woman-says-she-was-paid-to-collect-absentee-ballots-in-north?rnd=1543953464|work=The Hill|access-date=February 21, 2019}}{{cite news |last=Levy|first=Adam|date=December 3, 2018|title=North Carolina elections board delays certification of congressional election results again|url=https://www.cnn.com/2018/11/30/politics/north-carolina-election-results-delay/index.html|work=CNN|access-date=February 21, 2019}} The North Carolina Board of Elections voted unanimously not to certify the election and later ordered an evidentiary hearing to be held. The board also opened an investigation around the activities of Leslie McCrae Dowless, a campaign operative with felony fraud and perjury convictions, who was hired by the Harris campaign.[https://www.cnn.com/2018/12/04/politics/north-carolina-house-race-mccrae-dowless-absentee-ballots/index.html Man at center of North Carolina election fraud probe turned in hundreds of absentee ballot requests], CNN, Eric Bradner, Adam Levy, Drew Griffin and Curt Devine, December 5, 2018. Retrieved February 21, 2019. Incoming Democratic Majority Leader Steny Hoyer announced that the United States House of Representatives would not seat Harris until the fraud investigation had been completed.{{cite web |last1=Bowden |first1=John |title=Hoyer: Democrats won't seat NC Republican amid election fraud investigation |url=https://thehill.com/homenews/house/423154-hoyer-democrats-wont-seat-harris-amid-election-fraud-investigation |website=The Hill |date=December 28, 2018 |access-date=February 21, 2019}}
After a delay caused by restructuring of the Board of Elections and delayed appointment of members by Republican allies of Harris, the board set hearings to begin on February 18, 2019. On that day the regulator reported that it had found evidence of "a coordinated, unlawful and substantially resourced absentee ballot scheme" that may have involved more than 1,000 ballots or ballot request forms.{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/18/us/north-carolina-election-fraud.html|title=In North Carolina, Investigators Find Ballot 'Scheme' in House Race|first=Alan|last=Blinder|date=February 18, 2019|work=The New York Times|access-date=February 21, 2019}} On February 20, Harris's son, John Harris, a federal prosecutor in North Carolina, testified to the election board that he had repeatedly warned his father not to hire Dowless because Dowless appeared to have previously engaged in illegal tactics to win votes.{{cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/candidates-son-warned-father-of-nc-political-operatives-tactics/2019/02/20/a1fbfecc-3521-11e9-a400-e481bf264fdc_story.html|title=Candidate's son warned father of N.C. political operative's alleged tactics|newspaper=The Washington Post|date=February 20, 2019|access-date=February 21, 2019}}
On February 21, Harris announced that "the public's confidence in the ninth district seat general election has been undermined to an extent that a new election is warranted." The Board of Elections voted unanimously to call a special election, with a primary if necessary on May 14, to fill the vacancy. This was the first House of Representatives election to require a do-over since 1974.{{cite web|url=https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2018/12/18/history-election-do-overs-223313|title=Here's What Happened the Last Time There Was An Election Do-Over: North Carolina's crazy election fraud scandal is almost, but not quite unprecedented in American history|first=Steven|last=Shepard|work=Politico|date=December 18, 2018|access-date=February 26, 2019}}
Dowless was indicted and arrested on February 27, 2019. He faced felony charges of obstruction of justice, conspiracy to commit obstruction of justice and two possession of absentee ballots charges.[https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article226864674.html Bladen County operative at center of NC election fraud investigation indicted, arrested], The Charlotte Observer, Ely Portillo and Jim Morrill, February 27, 2019. Retrieved April 7, 2019. In July 2019, the Wake County district attorney also announced charges against Lisa Britt, Ginger S. Eason, Woody D. Hester, James Singletary, Jessica Dowless and Kelly Hendrix, and additional charges against Leslie McCrae Dowless.[https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/mccrae-dowless-indicted-on-more-charges-in-election-fraud-investigation/971291045 McCrae Dowless indicted on more charges in election fraud investigation],WSOC-TV, Joe Bruno, August 1, 2019. Retrieved August 5, 2019.
Republican primary
=Candidates=
==Nominee==
- Dan Bishop, attorney and state senator{{cite news|title=McCready, Bishop clash in 9th District race over state Medicaid expansion |url=https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/article233069102.html|work=The Charlotte Observer|date=July 24, 2019|access-date=July 26, 2019|author=Sarah Skinner}}
==Defeated in primary==
- Chris Anglin, attorney and candidate for North Carolina Supreme Court in 2018{{cite news|last1=Hodges|first1=David|title=Last day for candidates to file in NC 9th Congressional District election|url=http://www.wbtv.com/2019/03/15/last-day-candidates-file-nc-th-congressional-district-election/|publisher=WBTV|date=March 15, 2019|access-date=March 15, 2019}}
- Leigh Brown, realtor, CEO and author {{cite news|title=Prominent Realtor Leigh Brown is now running for Congress|url=https://www.housingwire.com/articles/48447-prominent-realtor-leigh-brown-is-now-running-for-congress|publisher=HousingWire|date=March 15, 2019|access-date=March 15, 2019}}
- Kathie Day, realtor{{cite news|last1=Portillo|first1=Ely|last2=Bonner|first2=Lynn|title=Mecklenburg Republicans are jumping in the 9th District race, adding to primary field|url=https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/article227784819.html|newspaper=The Charlotte Observer|date=March 14, 2019|access-date=March 15, 2019}}
- Gary Dunn, perennial candidate
- Matthew Ridenhour, former Mecklenburg County commissioner{{cite news|title=Former Meck County commissioner announces candidacy in new election for NC-09|url=http://www.wbtv.com/2019/03/06/former-meck-county-commissioner-announces-candidacy-new-election-nc-/|publisher=WVTV|date=March 6, 2019|access-date=March 6, 2019}}
- Stevie Rivenbark, businesswoman{{cite news|last1=Woolverton|first1=Paul|title=Fayetteville crash survivor to run for 9th Congressional District|url=https://www.fayobserver.com/news/20190306/fayetteville-crash-survivor-to-run-for-9th-congressional-district|newspaper=The Fayetteville Observer|date=March 6, 2019|access-date=March 6, 2019}}
- Stony Rushing, Union County commissioner{{cite news|last1=Mutnick|first1=Ally|title=Harris Bows Out of Special Election|url=https://www.nationaljournal.com/s/676943/harris-bows-out-of-special-election|work=National Journal|date=February 27, 2019|access-date=February 27, 2019}}{{cite news|last=Stanley-Becker|first=Isaac|title=Gun enthusiast and real-life 'Boss Hogg' seizes GOP mantle in congressional race tainted by fraud|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2019/02/27/gun-enthusiast-real-life-boss-hogg-takes-gop-mantle-congressional-race-tainted-by-fraud/|date=February 27, 2019|newspaper=The Washington Post|access-date=February 27, 2019}}
- Fern Shubert, former state senator and candidate for governor in 2004{{cite news|last1=Morrill|first1=Jim|last2=Portillo|first2=Ely|title=Surprise Union County candidate shakes up the 9th District Republican primary|url=https://www.thestate.com/news/state/north-carolina/article227401184.html|newspaper=The State|date=March 11, 2019|access-date=March 11, 2019}}
- Albert Lee Wiley Jr., perennial candidate{{cite web|url=https://s3.amazonaws.com/dl.ncsbe.gov/Elections/2019/District9Candidates.pdf |title=State Board of Elections List of 9th District Candidates |access-date=2019-07-15}}
==Withdrew==
- David Blackwelder, Wake Forest police officer and nominee for Wake County Board of Commissioners District 6 in 2018{{cite web|url=https://abc11.com/politics/david-blackwelder-withdraws-from-9th-district-election-/5181364/|title=David Blackwelder withdraws from 9th district election|website=abc11.com/}}
==Declined==
- Dean Arp, state representative{{cite tweet|last=Morrill|first=Jim|user=jimmorrill|number=1103780807825596417|title=One more name for #NC09: GOP Rep. @DeanArp of Union County, He's making calls and sizing it up. #ncpol #ncga|date=March 7, 2019|access-date=March 8, 2019}} (endorsed Dan Bishop)
- Dan Barry, chair of the Union County Republican Party and candidate for North Carolina's 9th congressional district in 2012{{cite news|last1=Morrill|first1=Jim|last2=Portillo|first2=Ely|title=In the 9th District, a new primary might draw a crowded field for disputed seat|url=https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/article223046755.html|newspaper=The Charlotte Observer|date=December 13, 2018|access-date=February 15, 2019}}{{cite tweet|last=Bruno|first=Joe|user=JoeBrunoWSOC9|number=1102393462153007104|title= New: Union County GOP Chair @DBBarry_ says he will not run for #NC09 #ncpol @wsoctv|date=March 3, 2019|access-date=March 3, 2019}} (endorsed Dan Bishop)
- William M. Brawley, former state representative{{cite news|last1=Wasserman|first1=David|title=NC-09 Remains in Toss Up After New Election Ordered|url=https://cookpolitical.com/analysis/house/north-carolina-house/nc-09-remains-toss-after-new-election-ordered|publisher=The Cook Political Report|date=February 21, 2019|access-date=February 25, 2019}} (endorsed Dan Bishop)
- Danny Britt, state senator{{cite news|last1=Evans|first1=Jon|title=Sen. Britt will not seek GOP nomination in new 9th Congressional District election|url=http://www.wect.com/2019/02/26/sen-britt-will-not-seek-gop-nomination-new-ninth-congressional-district-election/|publisher=WECT|date=February 26, 2019|access-date=February 26, 2019}} (endorsed Dan Bishop)
- Andy Dulin, former state representative{{cite news|last1=Bruno|first1=Joe|title=Potential GOP primary candidates in 9th Congressional District|url=https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/date-set-for-evidentiary-hearing-into-district-9-race/889016007|publisher=WSOC|date=December 15, 2018|access-date=February 15, 2019}}
- Mark Harris, pastor, nominee for North Carolina's 9th congressional district in 2018, candidate for North Carolina's 9th congressional district in 2016, and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2014{{cite web|author=Laura Barrón-López|title=Mark Harris says he won't run in North Carolina election do-over|date=February 26, 2019|access-date=February 26, 2019|url=https://www.politico.com/story/2019/02/26/mark-harris-says-he-wont-run-in-north-carolina-election-do-over-1188036|work=Politico}} (endorsed Stony Rushing)
- Nat Robertson, former mayor of Fayetteville, North Carolina{{cite tweet|last=Bruno|first=Joe|user=JoeBrunoWSOC9|number=1105108351246127106|title=Former Fayetteville Mayor Nat Roberson says he will not run for #NC09 @wsoctv|date=March 11, 2019|access-date=March 11, 2019}}
- Pat McCrory, former governor of North Carolina{{cite tweet|last=McCrory|first=Pat|user=patmccrorync|number=1099840650709790721|date=February 24, 2019|title=Much has changed over the past week regarding the 9th congressional district. I have received an enormous number of calls about it from friends, reporters, and political operatives from our state and Washington, D.C.|access-date=February 25, 2019}}{{cite tweet|last=McCrory|first=Pat|user=patmccrorync|number=1099840652840456192|date=February 24, 2019|title=At 8:15am, I will be sharing my personal status on what is now the 9th district congressional election. The Pat McCrory Show (1110 WBT-AM radio).|access-date=February 25, 2019}}{{cite tweet|last=Horsch|first=Lauren|user=LaurenHorsch|number=1100023292474417152|date=February 25, 2019|title=Pat McCrory announces on his radio show that he is not running in the #NC09. Does not have the "fire in his belly" for that position. Instead is looking toward potentially running for governor in 2020 or Burr's U.S. Senate seat in 2022. #ncpol|access-date=February 25, 2019}}
- Robert Pittenger, former U.S. Representative (endorsed Matthew Ridenhour)
- Kenny Smith, former Charlotte city councilman and nominee for mayor of Charlotte in 2017{{cite news|last1=Raynor|first1=Jessicah|title=Kenny Smith Not Running for District 9 Seat|url=https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/news/2019/03/03/kenny-smith-not-running-for-district-9-seat/|publisher=Spectrum News Charlotte|date=March 3, 2019|access-date=March 3, 2019}} (endorsed Dan Bishop)
- Scott Stone, former state representative{{cite tweet|last=Bruno|first=Joe|user=JoeBrunoWSOC9|number=1099041942355222530|title=Republican former NC Rep. Scott Stone tells @wsoctv he will not be a candidate for #NC09. He says he will likely announce candidacy for a different office in the coming weeks #ncpol|date=February 22, 2019|access-date=February 22, 2019}}
- Tommy Tucker, former state senator{{cite tweet|last=Morrill|first=Jim|user=jimmorrill|number=1105102002420416512|date=March 11, 2019|title=Former #NCSen Tommy Tucker is NOT running for #NC09. Could leave @StonyRushing the only Union Co. Republican running as filing opens. #ncpol #ncga|access-date=March 15, 2019}} (endorsed Dan Bishop)
=Endorsements=
{{Endorsements box
|title= Dan Bishop
|list=
- Ted Cruz, U.S. Senator from Texas{{cite web|author=Ted Cruz |url=https://twitter.com/tedcruz/status/1126856858441064448 |title=I hope EVERYONE will join me today in supporting @jdanbishop with all we've got, so he can move on next Tuesday and win this key race in September |publisher=Twitter.com |date=2019-05-10 |access-date=2019-07-15}}
- Sue Myrick, former U.S. Representative
- Tom McInnis, State Senator
- Wesley Meredith, State Senator
- Craig Horn, State Representative
- Bob Rucho, State Senator
- Rob Bryan, State Representative
- John Szoka, State Representative
- Paul Bailey, Matthews Mayor
- Richard Vinroot, Former Charlotte Mayor
- Jim Puckett, Mecklenburg County Commissioner
- Bill James, Mecklenburg County Commissioner
- Karen Bentley, Mecklenburg County Commissioner
- Barbara Dement, Matthews Councilwoman
- Dale Dalton, Mint Hill Commissioner
- Richard Newton, Mint Hill Commissioner
- Mike Cochrane, Mint Hill Commissioner
Conservative organizations
- North Carolina Values Coalition, non-partisan, statewide grassroots network of North Carolinians who support and advocate for pro-family positions{{Cite web|url=https://www.ncvalues.org/nc_values_endorses_dan_bishop_for_the_9th_district|title=NC Values Endorses Dan Bishop for the 9th District|website=NC Values Coalition|access-date=April 23, 2019|archive-date=April 23, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190423193611/https://www.ncvalues.org/nc_values_endorses_dan_bishop_for_the_9th_district|url-status=dead}}
- Club for Growth, national network for limited government and economic freedom{{cite web|author=Dan Bishop |url=https://www.clubforgrowth.org/candidates/dan-bishop/ |title=Dan Bishop |publisher=Club for Growth |access-date=2019-07-15}}
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{{Endorsements box
|title= Matthew Ridenhour
|list=
Politicians
- Ron Paul, former U.S. Representative from Texas{{cite web|author=Matthew Ridenhour |url=https://twitter.com/mridenhour/status/1126473836155809793 |title=I am honored to receive the endorsement of @RonPaul! He has been a constant champion of free markets, individual liberty, and just war. Thank you, Dr Paul! #NC09 |publisher=Twitter.com |date=2019-05-09 |access-date=2019-07-15}}
- Rand Paul, U.S. Senator from Kentucky{{cite web|author=Rand Paul |url=https://twitter.com/DrRandPaul/status/1120321223018332160 |title=I'm proud to support @mridenhour. I hope he can count on your support too! |publisher=Twitter.com |date=2019-04-22 |access-date=2019-07-15}}
- Robert Pittenger, former U.S. Representative{{cite news|title=Pittenger backs former county official in Congress primary|url=https://www.apnews.com/7e7e8931f71b42b4b9ba5e8bd1862f78|work=Associated Press|date=March 20, 2019}}
- Tariq Bokhari, Charlotte City Councilman{{cite web|title=Thank you Tariq! I'm honored to have your endorsement!|url=https://www.facebook.com/ridenhour4congress/photos/a.367243317199534/394766414447224/|work=Facebook|author=Matthew Ridenhour For Congress}}
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=Polling=
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! Poll source ! Date(s) ! Sample ! Margin ! style="width:60px;"| Chris ! style="width:60px;"| Dan ! style="width:60px;"| Leigh ! style="width:60px;"| Kathie ! style="width:60px;"| Gary ! style="width:60px;"| Matthew ! style="width:60px;"| Stevie ! style="width:60px;"| Stony ! style="width:60px;"| Fern ! Other ! Undecided |
style="text-align:left;"|Public Policy Polling[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Yg57c_at8pycldd3E63cK533M4G7S2Xz/view Public Policy Polling]
| April 29–30, 2019 | 592 | ± 5.1% | 3% | {{party shading/Republican}}| 31% | 6% | 5% | 1% | 9% | 2% | 17% | 4% | – | 21% |
style="text-align:left;"|WPA Intelligence (R)[https://www.politico.com/f/?id=0000016a-9a13-d399-afef-9a9330870000 WPA Intelligence (R)]{{efn-ua|Poll sponsored by Club for Growth Action|name="CFG"}}
| April 29–30, 2019 | 409 | ± 4.9% | – | {{party shading/Republican}}| 30% | 5% | – | – | 6% | 1% | 19% | 2% | 5% | {{party shading/Undecided}}| 32% |
style="text-align:left;"|Meeting Street Research (R)[https://www.rollcall.com/news/campaigns/nc-gop-9th-redo-primary Meeting Street Research (R)]{{efn-ua|Poll sponsored by the Dan Bishop campaign|name="Bishop"}}
| April 22–23, 2019 | 400 | – | – | {{party shading/Republican}}| 36% | 3% | – | – | 13% | – | 18% | – | – | – |
style="text-align:left;"|WPA Intelligence (R){{efn-ua|name="CFG"}}
| ~April 9, 2019 | – | – | – | {{party shading/Republican}}| 22% | 1% | – | – | 6% | 2% | {{party shading/Republican}}| 18% | 2% | 3% | {{party shading/Undecided}}| 46% |
=Results=
[[File:2019 NC-09 GOP primary.svg|thumb|
Results by county:
{{legend|#a02c2c|Bishop—70–80%}}
{{legend|#c83737|Bishop—60–70%}}
{{legend|#d35f5f|Bishop—50–60%}}
{{legend|#de8787|Bishop—40–50%}}
]]
{{Election box begin no change
| title = Republican primary results{{cite web |url=https://er.ncsbe.gov/?election_dt=05/14/2019&county_id=0&office=FED&contest=0|title=US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 09 - REP (VOTE FOR 1)|work=NC State Board of Elections |access-date=July 1, 2019}}
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{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change
| candidate = Dan Bishop
| party = Republican Party (United States)
| votes = 14,405
| percentage = 47.68
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{{Election box candidate with party link no change
| candidate = Stony Rushing
| party = Republican Party (United States)
| votes = 5,882
| percentage = 19.47
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change
| candidate = Matthew Ridenhour
| party = Republican Party (United States)
| votes = 5,166
| percentage = 17.10
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change
| candidate = Leigh Brown
| party = Republican Party (United States)
| votes = 2,672
| percentage = 8.84
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change
| candidate = Stevie Rivenbark Hull
| party = Republican Party (United States)
| votes = 906
| percentage = 3.00
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change
| candidate = Fern Shubert
| party = Republican Party (United States)
| votes = 438
| percentage = 1.45
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change
| candidate = Chris Anglin
| party = Republican Party (United States)
| votes = 382
| percentage = 1.26
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change
| candidate = Kathie Day
| party = Republican Party (United States)
| votes = 193
| percentage = 0.64
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change
| candidate = Gary Dunn
| party = Republican Party (United States)
| votes = 105
| percentage = 0.35
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change
| candidate = Albert Lee Wiley Jr.
| party = Republican Party (United States)
| votes = 62
| percentage = 0.21
}}
{{Election box total no change
| votes = 30,211
| percentage = 100
}}
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Democratic primary
=Candidates=
==Declared ==
- Dan McCready, former U.S. Marine, businessman, and nominee for North Carolina's 9th congressional district in 2018
= Endorsements =
{{Endorsements box
|title=Dan McCready
|list=
Federal politicians
- Cory Booker, U.S. Senator (D-NJ){{cite web|title=2020 Democratic candidates, hopefuls lend support for McCready in NC's 9th district|url=https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article228222759.html|publisher=The News & Observer|date=March 27, 2019}}
- Kirsten Gillibrand, U.S. Senator (D-NY)
- Kamala Harris, U.S. Senator (D-CA)
- Seth Moulton, U.S. Representative (D-MA)
- Adam Schiff, U.S. Representative (D-CA) and Chairman of the United States House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence{{cite tweet|last=Schiff|first=Adam|user=AdamSchiff|number=1099033190818168832|date=February 22, 2019|title=NC authorities have unanimously called for new elections after uncovering systematic fraud by the Republican candidate's campaign. It's a great day for democracy, and a great day to support Dan McCready – U.S. Marine Corps veteran, entrepreneur, and a formidable challenger.|access-date=March 15, 2019}}
- Eric Swalwell, U.S. Representative (D-CA){{cite tweet|last=Swalwell|first=Eric|user=ericswalwell|number=1100145162343321601|date=February 25, 2019|title=What happened in #NC09 is a travesty. We cannot quietly accept fraud. As we fight against dirty maps, dirty money, and foreign interference, let's start here. Support Dan and stand against fraud.|access-date=March 15, 2019}}
- Elizabeth Warren, U.S. Senator (D-MA)
Statewide and local politicians
- Dan Blue, State Senate Minority Leader{{cite web|title=Endorsements|url=https://www.danmccready.com/endorsements/|publisher=Dan McCready For Congress|date=March 27, 2019|access-date=March 28, 2019|archive-date=July 25, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190725173506/https://www.danmccready.com/endorsements/|url-status=dead}}
- Pete Buttigieg, Mayor of South Bend
- Jim Hunt, former Governor of North Carolina
- Jeff Jackson, State Senator{{cite tweet|last=Jackson|first=Jeff|user=JeffJacksonNC|number=1103004504621047808|date=March 5, 2019|title=We finally have dates for the new election for NC09. Primary: May 14 General: Sept. 10 I am very proud to once again support my friend and fellow veteran @McCreadyForNC. #ncpol|access-date=March 15, 2019}}
- Vi Lyles, Mayor of Charlotte
Organizations
- League of Conservation Voters{{cite web|url=https://www.lcv.org/endorsements/|title=Endorsements|work=League of Conservation Voters|access-date=March 16, 2019}}{{cite web|last=Auster|first=Craig|url=https://www.lcv.org/article/lcv-action-fund-endorses-dan-mccready-congress/|title=LCV Action Fund Endorses Dan McCready for Congress|work=League of Conservation Voters|date=March 14, 2018|access-date=March 16, 2019}}
- Blue Dog Coalition
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Libertarian primary
=Candidates=
==Declared ==
- Jeff Scott, nominee for North Carolina's 9th congressional district in 2018{{cite tweet|last=Bruno|first=Joe|user=JoeBrunoWSOC9|number=1098692973401948162|title=Libertarian candidate @Kleptosclerosis says he will run in the new #NC09 election @wsoctv|website=Twitter.com|date=February 21, 2019|access-date=February 21, 2019}}
Green primary
=Candidates=
==Declared ==
General election
Dan McCready, the Democratic candidate, ran on a platform of cutting taxes on the middle class, ending gerrymandering, renegotiating trade deals, and reducing military interventions overseas. His platform also supports protecting Social Security and Medicare, overturning Citizens United, and granting full federal recognition to the Lumbee Tribe.{{Cite web|url=https://www.danmccready.com/issues/|title=Issues|website=Dan McCready For Congress|language=en|access-date=2019-09-08|archive-date=September 10, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190910234921/https://www.danmccready.com/issues/|url-status=dead}} Republican candidate Dan Bishop is best known for his opposition to LGBT rights, particularly the drafting of North Carolina's "Bathroom Bill".{{Cite web|url=https://votedanbishop.com/issues/|title=Issues|website=Dan Bishop|language=en-US|access-date=2019-09-08}}{{Cite web|url=https://cookpolitical.com/analysis/house/north-carolina-house/nc-09-republicans-risk-special-election-loss-critical-2020|title=NC-09: Republicans Risk Special Election Loss in Critical 2020 State|last=Staff|date=September 6, 2019|website=The Cook Political Report|language=en|access-date=September 8, 2019|quote=In May, Republican voters chose Bishop, an attorney best known for sponsoring North Carolina's so-called "bathroom bill," as their new nominee.}}
During the early voting period for this election, Hurricane Dorian battered the eastern coast of the United States, necessitating early voting to be halted in several counties on the Outer Banks and elsewhere on the coast until the storm had passed.
= Predictions =
=Endorsements=
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- Donald Trump, 45th President of the United States{{cite web|author=Donald Trump |url=https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1129067332725297152 |title=Congratulations to Dan Bishop on his big Republican Primary victory in the 9th Congressional District of North Carolina. Dan is strong on Crime, Loves our Military, Vets, 2A, and great Healthcare. He has my Complete and Total Endorsement! #MAGA |publisher=Twitter.com |date=2019-05-16 |access-date=2019-07-15}}
- Mike Pence, 48th Vice President of the United States{{cite web|title=GREAT to be in North Carolina today supporting @jdanbishop for Congress representing #NC09! Dan Bishop will help build on the incredible work @realDonaldTrump & House Republicans are doing for our country to create jobs & opportunity for hardworking Americans! #MAGA|url=https://twitter.com/mike_pence/status/1151558950640390145|author=Mike Pence|website=Twitter}}
- Ted Cruz, U.S. Senator (R-TX)
- Thom Tillis, U.S. Senator (R-NC){{cite web|title=President Trump and I are working together to create jobs, secure our border, confirm conservative judges, and rebuild our military. It's imperative that we elect @jdanbishop on Tuesday so that the President and I can gain another ally in Washington.|url=https://twitter.com/ThomTillis/status/1170725376311595008|author=Thom Tillis|website=Twitter}}
- Ted Budd, U.S. Representative (R-NC){{cite web|title=Will you stand with me in supporting Senator @jdanbishop? Pitch in to support his campaign today|url=https://twitter.com/buddforcongress/status/1170079759948296193|author=Ted Budd|website=Twitter}}
- Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader{{cite web|title=.@jdanbishop is a committed conservative with a proven record of advancing common sense solutions and principles in the state legislature. He has the knowledge and skills needed to be an effective member of the House, and I'm proud to support him. Onward to victory in Sep! #NC09|url=https://twitter.com/kevinomccarthy/status/1128465723502755845|author=Kevin McCarthy|website=Twitter}}
- Mark Meadows, U.S. Representative (R-NC){{cite web|title=Great joining Vice President @mike_pence in Union County to make GOTV calls for @jdanbishop - #NC09 let's send the #RightDan to Congress!|url=https://twitter.com/TeamMeadows/status/1171099253420298240|author=Mark Meadows|website=Twitter}}
- Mark E. Green, U.S. Representative (R-TN){{cite web|url=https://www.fayobserver.com/news/20190828/us-rep-mark-green-dan-bishop-is-choice-for-veterans|title=U.S. Rep. Mark Green: Dan Bishop is the choice for veterans|publisher=The Fayetteville Observer|date=August 28, 2019|access-date=August 30, 2019}}
- David Rouzer, U.S. Representative (R-NC){{cite web|title=Making GOTV calls for @jdanbishop with @markmeadows & @DavidRouzer. North Carolina and America need @jdanbishop in the United States Congress! A vote for Dan is a vote for a man who is a fierce defender of our military and veterans, and strong on crime and border security! #NC09|url=https://twitter.com/mike_pence/status/1171093463380713473|author=Mike Pence|website=Twitter}}
- Mark Walker, U.S. Representative (R-NC){{cite web|title=To all my friends in the Charlotte area and in #NC09 – please make time to go out and vote for @jdanbishop tomorrow!|url=https://twitter.com/Walker4NC/status/1171226680209346562|author=Mark Walker|website=Twitter}}
- Sue Myrick, former U.S. Representative (R-NC)
Statewide and local politicians
- Dan Forest, Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina{{cite web|title=It was a privilege to spend a little time today knocking on doors with @jdanbishop to support his campaign for Congress. If you live in the 9th Congressional District, make sure you get out and vote this Tuesday, September 10. He's the "Right Dan" to represent NC up in DC.|url=https://twitter.com/DanForestNC/status/1170825018223353859|author=Dan Forest|website=Twitter}}
- Tom McInnis, State Senator
- Wesley Meredith, State Senator
- D. Craig Horn, State Representative
- Bob Rucho, State Senator
- Rob Bryan, State Representative
- John Szoka, State Representative
- Todd Johnson, State Senator{{cite web|title=NC Senator Todd Johnson, thanks so much for your support!|url=https://www.facebook.com/danbishopnc/photos/a.714097292101242/1268572216653744/?type=3&theater|author=Dan Bishop|website=Facebook}}
- Dean Arp, State Representative{{cite web|title=Dean Arp, thanks for your support!|url=https://www.facebook.com/danbishopnc/photos/a.714097292101242/1268571743320458/?type=3&theater|author=Dan Bishop|website=Facebook}}
- Tommy Tucker, State Senator{{cite web|title=Tommy Tucker is a great friend who's been great for Union County. Thank you, Tommy!|url=https://www.facebook.com/danbishopnc/photos/a.714097292101242/1268017433375889/?type=3&theater|author=Dan Bishop|website=Facebook}}
- Paul Bailey, Matthews Mayor
- Richard Vinroot, former Mayor of Charlotte
- Jim Puckett, Mecklenburg County Commissioner
- Bill James, Mecklenburg County Commissioner
- Karen Bentley, Mecklenburg County Commissioner
- Barbara Dement, Matthews Councilwoman
- Dale Dalton, Mint Hill Commissioner
- Richard Newton, Mint Hill Commissioner
- Mike Cochrane, Mint Hill Commissioner
Individuals
- Kimberly Guilfoyle, television news personality{{cite web|url=https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/article234476872.html|title=Donald Trump Jr. brings his family's support for Dan Bishop to Monroe fundraiser|publisher=The Charlotte Observer|last1=Morrill|first1=Jim|date=August 28, 2019|access-date=August 28, 2019}}
- Donald Trump Jr., businessman
- Ronna McDaniel, Chair of the RNC{{cite web|title=If you're in #NC09, get out and vote for @jdanbishop tomorrow. He'll be a strong ally for @realDonaldTrump|url=https://twitter.com/GOPChairwoman/status/1171074045854572545|author=Ronna McDaniel|website=Twitter}}
- Kayleigh McEnany, political commentator{{cite web|title=It's important to go VOTE today if you're in North Carolina's 3rd or 9th! REJECT radical socialism, the insanity of "the squad" & big government takeover policies that would wreck our economy! VOTE for Dan Bishop (@jdanbishop) in #NC09 & Greg Murphy (@DrGregMurphy1) in #NC03!|url=https://twitter.com/kayleighmcenany/status/1171504029647507456|author=Kayleigh McEnany|website=Twitter}}
Organizations
- North Carolina Values Coalition
- Club for Growth
- NRA Political Victory Fund{{cite web |title=Vote for Freedom on or Before September 10th! Vote Dan Bishop for Congress! |url=https://www.nrapvf.org/emails/2019/north-carolina/nc-09-dan-bishop-email-retry/ |website=nrapvf.org |publisher=NRA-PVF |access-date=September 19, 2023 |language=en-US |quote=The NRA Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) has endorsed Dan Bishop for U.S. House of Representatives in the 9th Congressional District of North Carolina. }}{{cite web|title=I'm honored to be endorsed by @NRA & to receive an "A" rating for my fierce commitment to #2A rights that are under attack by Washington Democrats. Wrong Dan, whose NRA rating is a "D," is ready to join them. We can't afford to give Pelosi another rubber stamp vote. #ncpol #nc09|url=https://twitter.com/jdanbishop/status/1157379784516804608|author=Dan Bishop|website=Twitter}}
- North Carolina Right to Life{{cite web|title=The North Carolina Right to Life Political Action Committee has endorsed two candidates for U.S House of Representatives #nc4life #ncpol|url=https://twitter.com/NCRTL/status/1149711993043075072|author=NC Right to Life|website=Twitter}}
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce{{cite web|title=I'm honored to be endorsed by the @USChamber in this election. We must continue building on our economic growth, not reverse it with liberal @McCreadyForNC plan for higher taxes & big government spending! #ncpol #nc09|url=https://twitter.com/jdanbishop/status/1164171668408930306|author=Dan Bishop|website=Twitter}}
- National Federation of Independent Business{{cite web|url=https://www.nfib.com/content/press-release/elections/nfib-endorses-dan-bishop-in-nc-09-special-election/|title=NFIB Endorses Dan Bishop in NC-09 Special Election|work=National Federation of Independent Business|date=August 27, 2019|access-date=August 28, 2019}}
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Federal politicians
- Alma Adams, U.S. Representative (D-NC){{cite web|title=Here's another way you can get to the polls and vote tomorrow. I'm proud to support @AllenThomas4ENC in #NC03 and @McCreadyForNC in #NC09.|url=https://twitter.com/AlmaforCongress/status/1171216286824771585|author=Alma Adams|website=Twitter}}
- Joe Biden, 47th Vice President of the United States, former U.S. Senator (D-DE){{cite web |last1=Boyum |first1=Tim |title=Former VP, Candidate Joe Biden Backs Dan McCready for District 9 Seat|url=https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/news/2019/08/28/former-vp--candidate-joe-biden-backs-dan-mccready-for-district-9-seat|publisher=Spectrum News North Carolina |language=en |date=August 28, 2019}}
- Julian Castro, former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development{{cite web|title=North Carolina! There's still time to get out and vote for @AllenThomas4ENC in #NC03 & @McCreadyForNC in #NC09.|url=https://twitter.com/JulianCastro/status/1171505769734275072|author=Julian Castro|website=Twitter}}
- Cory Booker, U.S. Senator (D-NJ)
- Cheri Bustos, U.S. Representative (D-IL){{cite web|title=When it comes to tomorrow's election in #NC09, I'm proud to say the @dccc is all in. Folks, this race is neck-and-neck. Dan McCready is an outstanding candidate who I know will always put the needs of North Carolina's families first. Let's get this done and elect @McCreadyForNC.|url=https://twitter.com/CheriBustos/status/1171138524093046784|author=Cheri Bustos|website=Twitter}}
- Sean Casten, U.S. Representative (D-IL){{cite web|title=There are 435 seats in the House of Representatives. One of them is still unfilled because of election fraud in NC09. Help @McCreadyForNC win this seat the right way on September 10.|url=https://twitter.com/SeanCasten/status/1170474912919773184|author=Sean Casten|website=Twitter}}
- Dwight Evans, U.S. Representative (D-PA){{cite web|title=If you have family in the #NC9 district make sure to tell them to get out and vote for @McCreadyForNC today. Let's flip this seat and add to our majority in Congress!!|url=https://twitter.com/DwightEvansPA/status/1171401987340025857|author=Dwight Evans|website=Twitter}}
- Kirsten Gillibrand, U.S. Senator (D-NY)
- Deb Haaland, U.S. Representative (D-NM){{cite web|title=Like my dad, @McCreadyforNC served his country as a Marine. Now, he's ready to serve his country again in Congress and fight to lower healthcare costs. If you live in #NC09 vote #McCreadyforNC today!|url=https://twitter.com/Deb4CongressNM/status/1171434570052276224|author=Deb Haaland|website=Twitter}}
- Kamala Harris, U.S. Senator (D-CA)
- Amy Klobuchar, U.S. Senator (D-MN){{cite web|title=Today's the day, North Carolina! Be in line by 7:30 tonight, vote for @McCreadyForNC, and help get our country back on the path of progress!|url=https://twitter.com/amyklobuchar/status/1171469174964572162|author=Amy Klobuchar|website=Twitter}}
- Conor Lamb, U.S. Representative (D-PA){{cite web|title=For more than 2 years, a lot of people in #NC09 have been working hard to elect @McCreadyForNC. They faced big odds & big money. They had one election stolen. Today they get a fair chance to make their voices heard & send another Marine to Congress. Rooting for all of you.|url=https://twitter.com/ConorLambPA/status/1171424058904383488|author=Conor Lamb|website=Twitter}}
- Ted Lieu, U.S. Representative (D-CA){{cite web|title=With your help, @McCreadyForNC will win #nc09. #ThursdayMotivation|url=https://twitter.com/tedlieu/status/1167167341819416576|author=Ted Lieu|website=Twitter}}
- Seth Moulton, U.S. Representative (D-MA)
- Beto O'Rourke, former U.S. Representative (D-TX){{cite web|title=Dan is running to flip a seat Republicans have held since 1963—and today, you can help him do it. If you're in North Carolina's 9th district, get out and vote to elect Dan and send a message that Democrats aren't only coming for safe seats. We're coming for all of them.|url=https://twitter.com/BetoORourke/status/1171425999021432839|author=Beto O'Rourke|website=Twitter}}
- Adam Schiff, U.S. Representative (D-CA) and Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee
- Mikie Sherrill, U.S. Representative (D-NJ){{cite web|title=Let's go Team McCready!|url=https://twitter.com/MikieSherrill/status/1171524334705233921|author=Mikie Sherrill|website=Twitter}}
- Abigail Spanberger, U.S. Representative (D-VA){{cite web |last1=Spanberger |first1=Abigail |title=.@McCreadyForNC's special election is Sept 10th. He ran in Nov 2018, but his 2018 opponent committed election fraud & the elections board required a new election. On behalf of those whose voices & votes were stolen in 2018, please consider making a donation to Dan McCready.|url=https://twitter.com/SpanbergerVA07/status/1165023104709607424|publisher=Twitter |language=en |date=August 23, 2019}}
- Eric Swalwell, U.S. Representative (D-CA)
- Lauren Underwood, U.S. Representative (D-IL){{cite web |last1=Underwood |first1=Lauren |title=.We have a chance to send @McCreadyforNC to Congress. His race is 3 days away and the polls are tight - donate to help Dan McCready win|url=https://twitter.com/LaurenUnderwood/status/1170375013486202888|publisher=Twitter |language=en |date=September 7, 2019}}
- Elizabeth Warren, U.S. Senator (D-MA)
Statewide and local politicians
- Josh Stein, Attorney General of North Carolina{{cite web |last1=Stein |first1=Josh |title=Dan McCready is a great guy who will make a tremendous congressperson. NC would be fortunate to have him. Please chip in to support his campaign, which will FINALLY conclude on 9/10.|url=https://twitter.com/JoshStein_/status/1159150087680999424|publisher=Twitter |language=en |date=August 7, 2019}}
- Steve Bullock, Governor of Montana{{cite web|title=Folks in #NC09, the choice in this election is clear. @McCreadyForNC is the candidate that will fight for affordable healthcare, better jobs, and a real investment in public schools.|url=https://twitter.com/GovernorBullock/status/1171491047974637568|author=Steve Bullock|website=Twitter}}
- Dan Blue, State Senate Minority Leader
- Pete Buttigieg, Mayor of South Bend, Indiana
- Becky Carney, State Representative
- Cal Cunningham, former State Senator{{cite web |last1=Cunningham |first1=Cal |title=We're less than one month away from the special election in #NC09. @McCreadyForNC is running a great campaign, and I believe he can win if enough folks turn out to make their voices heard. Over these next few weeks, let's help him out however we can|url=https://twitter.com/CalforNC/status/1161036882354016257|publisher=Twitter |language=en |date=August 12, 2019}}
- Terry Van Duyn, State Senator{{cite web|title=@McCreadyForNC needs your support. Chip in tonight to help get him across the finish line|url=https://twitter.com/TerryVanDuynNC/status/1164713504844242945|author=Terry Van Duyn|website=Twitter}}
- Harvey Gantt, former Mayor of Charlotte
- Ken Goodman, commissioner of the North Carolina Industrial Commission and former State Representative
- Wayne Goodwin, chairman of the North Carolina Democratic Party and former North Carolina Commissioner of Insurance{{cite web|last1=Goodwin |first1=Wayne |title=To my friends & family throughout my home region comprising #nc09 #CD9 --> @McCreadyForNC is mission ready! I endorse 100% my friend, Dan McCready, a fmr Marine, small biz owner, Dad. Take it from me, I know my birthplace & he's the best choice. Pls vote 4 him.|url=https://twitter.com/WayneGoodwinNC/status/1167609046247071745|publisher=Twitter |language=en |date=August 30, 2019}}
- Charles Graham, State Representative
- Wesley Harris, State Representative{{cite web|title=Hot day, but always perfect weather to canvas for @McCreadyForNC.|url=https://twitter.com/WesleyHarrisNC/status/1167877303516270601|author=Wesley Harris|website=Twitter}}
- Jim Hunt, former Governor of North Carolina
- Jeff Jackson, State Senator
- Vi Lyles, Mayor of Charlotte
- Natasha Marcus State Senator{{cite web|title=My colleague in the NC Senate @JeffJacksonNC introducing @McCreadyForNC at tonight's rally. "He deserves to win!" #vote #VoteBlueToSaveAmerica|url=https://twitter.com/NatashaMarcusNC/status/1170113446324723712|author=Senator Natasha Marcus|website=Twitter}}
- Gene McLaurin, former State Senator and former mayor of Rockingham, North Carolina
- Robert F. Orr, former Associate Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court (R)
- Erica D. Smith, State Senator{{cite web|title=Ok, North Carolina 9th Congressional District, GET TO THE POLLS AND VOTE! Give your neighbors a ride, if they need it. We need this seat! We deserve this seat b/c the GOP committed election fraud, forcing this special election. @McCreadyForNC is the best choice for this district!|url=https://twitter.com/EricaforUSSen20/status/1171414958250364934|author=Erica D. Smith|website=Twitter}}
- Jane W. Smith, former State Senator
Organizations
- Blue Dog Coalition
- End Citizens United
- Equality North Carolina{{cite web |last1=NC |first1=Equality |title=ENC is proud to endorse @McCreadyForNC for the North Carolina Ninth Congressional District Race. |url=https://twitter.com/equalitync/status/1128721000974245889 |website=@equalitync |publisher=Twitter |language=en |date=May 15, 2019}}
- Human Rights Campaign{{cite web |last1=Tran |first1=Viet |last2=Winterhof |first2=JoDee |title=HRC Endorses Pro-Equality Candidate Dan McCready for Congress |url=https://www.hrc.org/news/hrc-endorses-pro-equality-candidate-dan-mccready-for-congress |website=Human Rights Campaign |language=en |date=May 22, 2019}}
- Humane Society of the United States's Legislative Fund{{cite web |last1=Society |first1=Humane |title=Humane Society Legislative Fund Endorses Dan McCready for U.S. House |url=http://www.hslf.org/news/press-releases/hslf-endorses-dan-mccready.html |website=Humane Society Legislative Fund |language=en |date=August 26, 2019 |access-date=August 26, 2019 |archive-date=August 26, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190826174753/http://www.hslf.org/news/press-releases/hslf-endorses-dan-mccready.html |url-status=dead }}
- League of Conservation Voters
- New Democrat Coalition
- National Wildlife Federation's Action Fund{{cite web |title=National Wildlife Federation Action Fund Endorses Dan McCready for Congress|url=https://www.nwfactionfund.org/newsroom/national-wildlife-federation-action-fund-endorses-dan-mccready-for-congress/|website=National Wildlife Federation Action Fund |language=en |date=August 12, 2019}}
- North Carolina Association of Educators{{cite web |last1=AE |first1=NC |title=NCAE is proud to endorse Dan McCready for U.S. House of Representatives in the Sept 10 special election in the 9th Congressional District. Full release here |url=https://twitter.com/ncae/status/1161382926388518914 |website=@ncae |publisher=Twitter |language=en |date=August 13, 2019}}
- Sierra Club North Carolina Chapter{{cite web |title=Sierra Club #ClimateVoter Guide: Endorsements |url=https://www.sierraclubindependentaction.org/endorsements|website=Sierra Club |language=en}}
- VoteVets.org
- New Politics{{cite web |title=Candidates: Dan McCready |url=https://www.newpolitics.org/dan-mccready|publisher=New Politics |language=en}}
Individuals
- Morris Davis, former air force officer{{cite web|title=The choice in #NC09 is clear ... @McCreadyForNC|url=https://twitter.com/ColMorrisDavis/status/1171147403564650501|author=Col. Morris Davis|website=Twitter}}
- Stanley A. McChrystal, former army general{{cite web |title=9th District Democrat Dan McCready lays out national service plan|url=https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/article232794472.html|date=July 17, 2019|access-date=July 22, 2019}}
- Evan McMullin, former political candidate{{cite web|title=The candidate Trump is supporting, Dan Bishop, invested in a new social media website because it welcomed white supremacists and neo-Nazis. His opponent, Dan McCready, is combat veteran, business leader, and family man. I trust that North Carolinians will make the right choice.|url=https://twitter.com/EvanMcMullin/status/1167609487903068160|author=Evan McMullin|website=Twitter}}
- Debra Messing, actress{{cite web|title=Virtual Phone Bank for Dan McCready · Dan McCready for Congress Final push! If you can give 15 mins, convince 1 person to vote, that can be the difference between red or blue. #DanMccready|url=https://twitter.com/DebraMessing/status/1169747154878881793|author=Debra Messing|website=Twitter}}
- Michael Moore, filmmaker{{cite web|title=Yes, Dan McCready must win this seat tomorrow in NC. I sent him $500. But when we support cowards - because we must win at all costs—and we MUST tomorrow - keep in mind we carve away a piece of our soul each time we do this. In the end, it could wreak...|url=https://twitter.com/MMFlint/status/1171010884317130754|author=Michael Moore|website=Twitter}}
- Malcolm Nance, former navy officer{{cite web|title=NORTH CAROLINA. This election is a MUST WIN. Get your relatives out in force like it's a presidential election. Republicans tried to steal it. Take it back! #NC09|url=https://twitter.com/MalcolmNance/status/1171034113467473920|author=Malcolm Nance|website=Twitter}}
- Piper Perabo, actress{{cite web|title=The Charlotte Observer Editorial Board endorses Democrat Dan McCready in the #NC09 race Special Election to Congress on Sept 10th Early voting is open NOW Find your polling place and make a plan to vote. Wanna help @McCreadyForNC |url=https://twitter.com/PiperPerabo/status/1165983893134004230|author=Piper Perabo|website=Twitter}}
- Tom Perez, Chair of the DNC{{cite web|title=The NC-09 special election is just one week away. It's not only a chance to flip a seat from red to blue, but to send a message that we will not let dirty tactics and voter suppression rule our democracy. Make a plan to vote for @McCreadyForNC today|url=https://twitter.com/TomPerez/status/1169219818396033024|author=Tom Perez|website=Twitter}}
- Neera Tanden, policy advisor{{cite web|title=Friends in North Carolina - please help Dan McCready win.|url=https://twitter.com/neeratanden/status/1165271990988607488|author=Neera Tanden|website=Twitter}}
- Gina Ortiz Jones, political candidate{{cite web|title=Disgusted by what you saw in NC tonight? Let's help @McCreadyForNC, a USMC veteran, win his special election for #NC09.|url=https://twitter.com/GinaOrtizJones/status/1151675208807440384|author=Gina Ortiz Jones|website=Twitter}}
- Jennifer Hale, actress{{cite web|title=done.|url=https://twitter.com/jhaletweets/status/1168389066150166531|author=Jennifer Hale|website=Twitter}}
- Nell Scovell, writer{{cite web|title=In case there's ONE Democrat following me who lives in North Carolina and wasn't intending to vote, this is for you: Please vote for @McCreadyForNC. He's the one from the party that didn't cheat the last time around and will represent ALL of NC.|url=https://twitter.com/NellSco/status/1171380725008011266|author=Nell Scovell|website=Twitter}}
- Grey DeLisle, actress{{cite web|title=North Carolina People: Vote for Dan McCready tomorrow!!!! @McCreadyForNC|url=https://twitter.com/GreyDeLisle/status/1171121492819472387|author=Grey DeLisle|website=Twitter}}
- Robbie Rist, actor and activist{{cite web|title=Vote early!|url=https://twitter.com/robbie_rist/status/1168717365879570432|author=Robbie Rist|website=Twitter}}
Newspapers & news websites
- The Charlotte Observer{{cite web |last1=Board |first1=Editorial |title=NC-09 endorsement: It's about more than the Dans. It's about The Donald. |url=https://www.charlotteobserver.com/opinion/editorials/article234300802.html |work=The Charlotte Observer |date=August 25, 2019}}
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=Polling=
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! Poll source ! Date(s) ! Sample ! Margin ! style="width:100px;"| Dan ! style="width:100px;"| Dan ! Other ! Undecided |
rowspan="2" style="text-align:left;"|co/efficient[https://static.wixstatic.com/ugd/335ca2_46bf8209ab7f4edbb49f30a7293dc901.pdf Co/Efficient]
| rowspan="2" |September 5–6, 2019 | rowspan="2" |1,175 LV | rowspan="2" | ± 3.9% |45% | {{party shading/Democratic}}| 48% | – | 7% |
44%
|44% |5%{{efn|Scott (L) with 3% and Smith (G) with 2%}} |7% |
style="text-align:left;"|GAJ Solutions (R)[https://rrhelections.com/index.php/2019/09/03/rrh-elections-nc-9-poll-bishop-r-leads-mccready-d-46-45/ GAJ Solutions (R)]{{efn-ua|Poll conducted for RedRacingHorses|name="RRH"}}
| August 26–28, 2019 | 500 | ± 4.0% | {{party shading/Republican}}| 46% | 45% | 3%{{efn|name="S2S1"|Scott (L) with 2% and Smith (G) with 1%}} | 5% |
style="text-align:left;"|Harper Polling/Clarity Campaign Labs[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uTVAYZNt-cJcFHoktckadxHd60E_mvmJ/view Harper Polling/Clarity Campaign Labs]{{efn-ua|Poll conducted for Inside Elections|name="InsideElections"}}
| August 26–28, 2019 | 551 LV | ± 4.2% | 42% | {{party shading/Democratic}}| 46% | 3%{{efn|name="S2S1"}} | 8% |
style="text-align:left;"|ALG Research (D)[https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/454122-contested-nc-house-race-in-dead-heat-internal-poll ALG Research (D)]{{efn-ua|McCready internal|name="D"}}
| July 15–18, 2019 | 450 LV | ± 4.6% | 46% | 46% | – | 8% |
style="text-align:left;"|Atlantic Media & Research (R)[https://dailyhaymaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/NC9-Memo-053119.pdf Atlantic Media & Research (R)]{{efn-ua|Poll sponsored by an unknown Republican client|name="UnknownR"}}
| May 20–30, 2019 | 358 LV | ± 5.2% | 39% | {{party shading/Democratic}}| 41% | 3%{{efn|Scott (L) with 2% and Smith (G) with 0.8%}} | 16.8% |
style="text-align:left;"|JMC Analytics[https://winwithjmc.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/NC-9-Executive-Summary.pdf JMC Analytics]
| May 21–24, 2019 | 350 LV | ± 5.2% | {{party shading/Republican}}| 46% | 42% | 2%{{efn|Scott (L) and Smith (G) each with 1%}} | 10% |
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with Mark Harris
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! Poll source ! Date(s) ! Sample ! Margin ! style="width:100px;"| Mark ! style="width:100px;"| Dan ! Undecided |
style="text-align:left;"|Atlantic Media & Research[https://dailyhaymaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/NC9-Memo-053119.pdf Atlantic Media & Research]
| December 2018 | – | – | 43% | {{party shading/Democratic}}| 46% | 11% |
with generic Republican and Dan McCready
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! Poll source ! Date(s) ! Sample ! Margin ! style="width:100px;"| Generic ! style="width:100px;"| Dan ! Other ! Undecided |
style="text-align:left;"|JMC Analytics
| May 21–24, 2019 | 350 | ± 5.2% | {{party shading/Republican}}| 52% | 41% | 2% | 2% |
style="text-align:left;"|DCCC Targeting and Analytics (D)[https://www.politico.com/f/?id=00000169-38b8-dce6-ad69-3fff83b50001 DCCC Targeting and Analytics (D)]{{efn-ua|Poll sponsored by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee|name="DCCC"}}
| February 24–25, 2019 | 518 | ± 4.3% | 46% | {{party shading/Democratic}}| 50% | – | – |
with generic Republican and generic Democrat
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! Poll source ! Date(s) ! Sample ! Margin ! style="width:100px;"| Generic ! style="width:100px;"| Generic ! Undecided |
style="text-align:left;"|Atlantic Media & Research
| May 20–30, 2019 | 358 | ± 5.2% | {{party shading/Republican}}| 46% | 38% | 16% |
style="text-align:left;"|Atlantic Media & Research
| December 2018 | – | – | {{party shading/Republican}}| 45% | 36% | 19% |
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= Fundraising =
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colspan=4 |Campaign finance reports as of August 21, 2019 |
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!Candidate (party) !Total receipts !Total disbursements !Cash on hand |
{{party shading/Democratic}}|Dan McCready (D)
| style="text-align:right;"|$4,950,881.11 | style="text-align:right;"|$4,470,374.25 | style="text-align:right;"|$818,345.51 |
{{party shading/Republican}}|Dan Bishop (R)
| style="text-align:right;"|$1,954,334.64 | style="text-align:right;"|$1,761,558.40 | style="text-align:right;"|$192,776.24 |
colspan="4" |Source: Federal Election Commission{{cite web|url=https://www.fec.gov/data/elections/house/NC/09/2020/|title=FEC}} |
=Results=
{{Election box begin| title = North Carolina's 9th congressional district special election, 2019{{cite web |url=https://er.ncsbe.gov/?election_dt=09/10/2019&county_id=0&office=FED&contest=1001|title=US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 09 - REP (VOTE FOR 1)|work=NC State Board of Elections |access-date=September 15, 2019}}
}}
{{Election box winning candidate with party link
| party = Republican Party (United States)
| candidate = Dan Bishop
| votes = 96,573
| percentage = 50.69
| change = +1.44
| change(16) = −7.5
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link
| party = Democratic Party (United States)
| candidate = Dan McCready
| votes = 92,785
| percentage = 48.70
| change = −0.23
| change(16) = +6.9
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link
| party = Libertarian Party (United States)
| candidate = Jeff Scott
| votes = 773
| percentage = 0.41
| change = −1.40
| change(16) = +0.4
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link
| party = Green Party of the United States
| candidate = Allen Smith
| votes = 375
| percentage = 0.20
| change = N/A
| change(16) = +0.2
}}
{{Election box total
|votes = 190,506
|percentage = 100.00
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box hold with party link no swing
|winner = Republican Party (United States)
}}
{{Election box end}}
= County results =
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|+Vote breakdown by county | |||||||||
|
! colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | Dan Bishop ! colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | Dan McCready ! colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | Jeff Scott ! colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | Allen Smith ! style="text-align:center;"|Total | |||||||||
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style="text-align:center;"| County
! style="text-align:center;" data-sort-type="number" | Votes ! style="text-align:center;" data-sort-type="number" | % ! style="text-align:center;" data-sort-type="number" | Votes ! style="text-align:center;" data-sort-type="number" | % ! style="text-align:center;" data-sort-type="number" | Votes ! style="text-align:center;" data-sort-type="number" | % ! style="text-align:center;" data-sort-type="number" | Votes ! style="text-align:center;" data-sort-type="number" | % ! style="text-align:center;" data-sort-type="number" | Votes | |||||||||
{{Party shading/Democratic}}
| style="text-align:center;"|Anson | 2,381 | 42.67% | 3,173 | 56.86% | 15 | 0.27% | 11 | 0.20% | 5,580 |
{{Party shading/Republican}}
| style="text-align:center;"|Bladen | 3,496 | 59.32% | 2,371 | 40.23% | 15 | 0.25% | 11 | 0.19% | 5,893 |
{{Party shading/Republican}}
| style="text-align:center;"|Cumberland | 7,498 | 49.85% | 7,471 | 49.67% | 42 | 0.28% | 31 | 0.21% | 15,042 |
{{Party shading/Democratic}}
| style="text-align:center;"|Mecklenburg | 28,862 | 43.42% | 37,193 | 55.96% | 272 | 0.41% | 140 | 0.21% | 66,467 |
{{Party shading/Republican}}
| style="text-align:center;"|Richmond | 4,727 | 51.96% | 4,309 | 47.37% | 39 | 0.43% | 22 | 0.24% | 9,097 |
{{Party shading/Democratic}}
| style="text-align:center;"|Robeson | 10,378 | 49.08% | 10,669 | 50.45% | 58 | 0.27% | 41 | 0.19% | 21,146 |
{{Party shading/Democratic}}
| style="text-align:center;"|Scotland | 2,816 | 43.29% | 3,655 | 56.19% | 21 | 0.32% | 13 | 0.20% | 6,505 |
{{Party shading/Republican}}
| style="text-align:center;"|Union | 36,415 | 59.92% | 23,944 | 39.40% | 311 | 0.51% | 106 | 0.17% | 60,776 |
Notes
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References
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External links
Official campaign websites
- [https://votedanbishop.com/ Dan Bishop (R) for Congress]
- [https://www.danmccready.com/ Dan McCready (D) for Congress] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181024151531/https://www.danmccready.com/ |date=October 24, 2018 }}
- [http://jeffscottforcongress.com/ Jeff Scott (L) for Congress]
- [https://www.allenforcongress.com/ Allen Smith (G) for Congress] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190506075006/https://www.allenforcongress.com/ |date=May 6, 2019 }}
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