North Carolina Rep. Madison Cawthorn hit back at a challenge to his candidacy based on the argument that he engaged in “insurrection or rebellion” by suing the members of the North Carolina State Board of Elections on Monday.
The lawsuit argues that the North Carolina statute that allows people to challenge a candidacy is unconstitutional in part because it places the burden of proof on the candidate to show that he or she is in fact qualified to hold office.
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