Foushee narrowly leads in NC-04 Democratic primary; recount likely

If the margin of less than 1% holds after canvassing, Allam may request a mandatory recount.

By: Christine Zhu

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: March 4, 2026

Words: 340

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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The Democratic primary for North Carolina’s 4th Congressional District is heading to a likely recount, with incumbent Valerie Foushee leading by 1% of the vote.

In unofficial results, Foushee won 49.22% of the vote, just 1.01% more than the 48.21% for Durham County Commissioner Nida Allam. Mary Patterson won 2.6%. Foushee leads Allam by 1,202 votes out of nearly 122,000 primary votes cast.

Provisional ballots and some military and overseas votes are yet to be …

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