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Dems abandon candidate who said MAGA 'more destructive' than Nazis, but she’s stuck on the ballot
Friday, September 18, 2026
North Carolina Democrat Shelly Headen is remaining on the ballot in her race after the state Democratic Party withdrew its support. The party's decision followed the resurfacing of social media posts in which Headen made statements comparing political figures to historical figures and discussing hypothetical attacks. Headen has not announced her withdrawal from the race, and state election rules prevent her removal from the ballot at this stage.
