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<em>The Atlantic</em> Daily: The Last Undecided 2018 U.S. House Race Will Be Re-Run

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A North Carolina House election tainted by allegations of fraudThe Republican Mark Harris barely eked out a victory against his Democratic opponent in November, but the win was marred by evidence of suspicious absentee ballots. A hearing on the allegations turned disastrous for Harris, as his son testified that he had warned his dad about hiring the nefarious political consultant who ultimately oversaw the chicanery. The dates of a new election have yet to be hammered out, and in the meantime

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