NC GOP falsely says Democrats 'forced' a special election

After investigators found voting irregularities in North Carolina’s 9th Congressional District, the state Republican Party opposed the idea of a new election.

In November, Republican Mark Harris held a 905-vote advantage over Democrat Dan McCready. The irregularities, the NCGOP argued, didn’t affect enough votes to make a difference in the outcome of the race.

Fast forward to March. The NC elections board has called a special election in the 9th district, and the GOP is raising money to help whoever its candidate ends up being in September.

In doing so, the party is misleading donors about the history of the race. A March 12 fundraising email warns supporters about "horrible news."

"Democrats have forced a special election in North Carolina, and the race is tied!" the email says in bold print.