NC Rep. Wray's Election Protests Dismissed, Recounts to Follow

Amid criticism, Rep. Michael Wray's claims of primary election irregularities lead to recounts in a closely contested race.

In North Carolina, Democratic Rep. Michael Wray is facing criticism after alleging election irregularities in his primary election loss.
Election boards in three counties dismissed Wray's formal protests, but recounts are scheduled to begin.
Wray's protests claimed issues such as voters receiving wrong ballots and a poll worker promoting his opponent, which he believes affected the election outcome.
Critics, including left-leaning groups and his opponent Rodney Pierce, argue that spreading conspiracy theories about election processes undermines trust in institutions.
Despite the controversy, Wray has the right to a recount under state law, given the slim margin of his loss, and he has not used inflammatory language similar to that associated with election denialism.