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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Graig Graziosi

Madison Cawthorn warns of ‘dangerous’ consequences if he is removed from ballot using Civil War-era ‘insurrection’ clause

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Congressman Madison Cawthorn claimed North Carolina officials could face "dangerous" consequences if they remove him from the state's ballot in response to his role in the Capitol riot.

According to RawStory, opponents of Mr Cawthorn are fighting to have him disqualified for re-election by the North Carolina Board of Elections. They are attempting to use a an "insurrection" clause in the US Constitution instituted after the US Civil War to have his name taken off the ballot.

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