BREAKING: NC House Dems rescind support of candidate Shelley Headen, who called for violence against Republicans. This deals a blow to Dem hopes to gain a majority in the chamber. In interview, Headen compares herself to Jesus, MLK, and Lincoln. #ncpol https://t.co/9KoPQsW4ha
— Bryan Anderson (@BryanRAnderson) September 10, 2026
A Democrat running in a competitive state legislative race has a history of inflammatory social posts, including some calling for violence against supporters of President Donald Trump.
Within hours of an Assembly inquiry to state party leaders, a spokesman for the House Democratic caucus said the group will no longer support Shelly Headen, an accountant from Oak Ridge looking to unseat Republican state Rep. John Blust of Guilford County.
Headen said in an interview that she recalls writing several anti-Trump posts, but not the specific language she used. “I can’t remember what I’ve posted,” she said. “I’ve been very vocal against MAGA.”
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