Allam concedes tight NC-04 Democratic primary to Foushee

By: Christine Zhu

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: March 5, 2026

Words: 406

Last Updated: 6 days, 8 hours ago

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Despite saying Tuesday that she would seek a recount in her race for North Carolina’s 4th Congressional District, Durham County Commissioner Nida Allam announced late Wednesday she is conceding the race to her rival, incumbent Democratic Rep. Valerie Foushee.

Unofficial results show Foushee won 49.18% of the vote, just 0.96% more than the 48.22% for Allam. Mary Patterson won 2.6%.

Provisional ballots and some military and overseas remain, although it’s unclear how many. If …

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