Article snippet: A new election in North Carolina’s 9th District appears all but certain as new fraud claims surfaced about early votes that were leaked and as more details emerged about the alleged illegal collection of absentee ballots. More Republicans are joining the chorus of calls for a reset, with the state GOP saying a new race is necessary if allegations that early votes were shared with nonelection officials prior to Election Day in Bladen County are true. Dallas Woodhouse, executive director of the North Carolina GOP, told reporters Tuesday he’s “pretty certain” those votes were leaked. A precinct worker in Bladen County, N.C., made the allegation in an affidavit released by state Democrats this week. Prospects are also growing that any new race could involve a primary as well; previous expectations were that it would likely entail a general election rematch between Republican MORE and Democrat Dan McCready, but investigators are also looking into potential fraud from the state’s Republican primary in May. Woodhouse demurred Tuesday on whether the state party would be open to a new primary and noted they are standing by Harris. A new election is a rare move, whether it is called by the state or Congress. The North Carolina State Board of Elections (NCSBE), which is still investigating fraud allegations surrounding absentee ballot irregularities, can order a new election. The U.S. House of Representatives also has the authority to order a new contest. The chamber will b... Link to the full article to read more