Firebrand GOP Rep. Madison Cawthorn takes on 'establishment' with district switch
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Rep. Madison Cawthorn, a Republican representing North Carolina's 11th district, shook up next year's congressional race on Thursday night.
Rep. Madison Cawthorn, a conservative Republican firebrand, shook up next year's congressional race on Thursday night when he announced he would run for a different congressional district -- effectively pushing a more traditional state lawmaker who was expected to run out of the race.
"North Carolinians don't settle for the status quo. We defy it. We made history together last year when you sent me to Washington to shake up the swamp and fight for you," Cawthorn said in a video he tweeted on Thursday.
He cited the fact that redistricting has created a "brand new" 13th Congressional District, which splits his current 14th Congressional District.
"After consulting my family, my constituents and with prayer for consideration, I believe the answer is clear. We have a unique opportunity to increase conservative leadership in North Carolina," Cawthorn said.
