Voters move to block Trump ally Madison Cawthorn from re-election

North Carolina group files candidacy challenge, citing Republican congressman's alleged involvement in 6 January attack

A group of North Carolina voters told state officials on Monday that they want Republican congressman Madison Cawthorn to be disqualified as a congressional candidate, citing his involvement in the 6 January attack on the Capitol.

Cawthorn questioned the outcome of the presidential election during the Save America Rally" before the Capitol riot later that day that resulted in five deaths.