Rep. Andy Harris proposed early electoral vote allocation to Trump due to Hurricane Helene concerns, facing backlash.

Rep. Andy Harris, chairman of the House Freedom Caucus, proposed that North Carolina's legislature might allocate its electoral votes to Donald Trump before vote counting, citing potential voting issues from Hurricane Helene. This idea, initially suggested by pro-Trump activist Ivan Raiklin, has faced backlash from Democrats and some Republicans, who deem it illegal and an attempt to undermine the electoral process. Harris later claimed his remarks were misinterpreted.

October 25, 2024
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