Recount gives Democrat Rachel Hunt 68-vote win in last contested NC legislative race

Tuesday’s recount gave Democrat Rachel Hunt a win over GOP Rep. Bill Brawley, ending North Carolina’s last contested legislative race and sending one of the state’s most influential lawmakers to defeat.

Hunt had declared victory last week after a count of provisional ballots extended her narrow lead over Brawley in House District 103. Tuesday’s recount gave her a 68-vote win.

“I remain humbled and honored to have been elected to represent the families of House District 103,” Hunt said in a statement. “I look forward to being their voice in the Legislature and fighting to reinvest in our public schools, raise teacher pay, and make healthcare more affordable and accessible.”

Brawley asked for a recount last Thursday.

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