NORTH CAROLINA, USA — Addison McDowell is set to become the next congressman for the 6th District of North Carolina.
On Wednesday, Mark Walker conceded to McDowell after a competitive March 5 primary. The two candidates would have gone to a runoff race on May 14, because neither secured 30% of the votes. Walker said he would not seek a second primary.
With no Democratic opponent running for this seat due to redrawn congressional lines, that means McDowell is set to represent North Carolina's 6th District.
“I would like to commend Mark Walker for his passion for public service,” said McDowell. “I might be the younger of the two of us, but Mark Walker is the higher energy candidate. I’ve no doubt what feeds that energy is his passion for service. He ran a tough race and made me have to be a better candidate to win this thing. I don’t know what his future holds, but I have faith God has a great plan for Mark," McDowell said.
Walker said he accepted a position working with former President Donald Trump's campaign.
Trump has endorsed McDowell for Congress.
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