Political newcomer beats Trump's pick in North Carolina GOP congressional primary

24-year-old political newcomer Madison Cawthorn will defeat President Trump's endorsed candidate in the North Carolina GOP primary for the seat vacated by White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, CNN projects

Madison Cawthorn will beat Lynda Bennett, a stunning upset in the race for the Republican nomination in the state's 11th Congressional District. According to his website, Cawthorn -- who was partially paralyzed in a 2014 car crash -- is a"constitutional conservative" who is"committed to defending the values of faith, family and the freedom that have made America great." He is the owner of a real estate investment company and a motivational speaker, his website says.

We need Lynda Bennett! #NC11"Last week, Trump tweeted,"We need Lynda to help DRAIN THE SWAMP! Cawthorn, however, declared Tuesday evening,"I support our great president," and said he does not believe"this election has been a referendum on the president's influence.""The people of western North Carolina are wise and discerning. You observed both candidates and simply made the choice you believed is best for our district. I look forward to fighting alongside our president after I'm elected in November," Cawthorn said.

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