Kimberly Hardy
Democrat and Fayetteville State professor within recount range of David Rouzer in North Carolina's 7th.
Kimberly Hardy finished 2,270 votes behind Representative David Rouzer in the 7th District on North Carolina's 11 November file, close enough to request a recount. Her deadline is noon on 17 November.
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Kimberly Hardy cut Rouzer's polling-night lead of 2,425 to 2,270 by the time the state elections board posted its 11 November 2026 file. Hardy's deficit equals 0.704% of the vote. North Carolina allows a recount inside a 1% margin, so she can file a request after the 13 November county canvass and before noon on 17 November.
A social work professor at Fayetteville State University, Hardy reached the general election with no primary opponent. Rouzer declined to join her at a WECT candidate forum in October.
WUNC reported that Rouzer won the seat with 58.6% in 2024, when Democrats saw it as a long shot.
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