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President Trump endorses Dan Bishop in 9th District congressional race

Trump tweeted that Bishop has his "complete and total endorsement," touting Bishop's record on crime and pro-military position.
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Dan Bishop answers a question during a debate among republican candidates for the 9th congressional district in Monroe, N.C., Tuesday, May 7, 2019. The primary election is Tuesday, May 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Republican congressional candidate Dan Bishop received an official endorsement from President Donald Trump in his race for North Carolina's 9th District Thursday. 

Trump tweeted that Bishop has his "complete and total endorsement," touting Bishop's record on crime and pro-military position.

Bishop won this week's Republican primary over nine other contenders. He will square off with Democrat Dan McCready in September's general election. 

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The district has been without representation for four months after the results of last November's election weren't certified due to allegations of absentee ballot fraud. Mark Harris, the winner of the election, opted not to run in the special election due to health reasons. 

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