AP Race Call: Republican David Rouzer wins reelection to U.S. House in North Carolina's 7th Congressional District
Republican Rep. David Rouzer won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing North Carolina on Tuesday. Rouzer was elected to his sixth term, defeating Democratic challenger Marlando Pridgen in the GOP-leaning 7th Congressional District covering several southeastern counties and the coastal city of Wilmington. Rouzer is a former aide to then-Sens. Elizabeth Dole and Jesse Helms and served in the state Senate before his first congressional win in 2014. Agriculture is one key focus for Rouzer, having worked as a business owner in the industry and holding past positions with the U.S. Agriculture Department and North Carolina State University. The Associated Press declared Rouzer the winner at 10:22 p.m. EST.© Copyright The Associated Press. All rights reserved. The information contained in this news report may not be published, broadcast or otherwise distributed without the prior written authority of The Associated Press.