Republican Mark Harris is recovering at a hospital from a serious medical diagnosis.
Harris, whose campaign is at the center of an election fraud investigation in the District 9 congressional race, said an uncommon form of strep bacteria invaded his bloodstream and then colonized starting a second infection in his liver.
Harris said his health scare began more than a week ago with what his doctor initially thought was bronchitis.
He said his health is improving with rest and fluids.
Past coverage
- McCready calls judge's decision not to certify Harris a 'win for democracy'
- Judge denies certifying Mark Harris winner of NC District 9 election
- NCSBE, Dan McCready respond to Mark Harris' petition for certification
- Channel 9 sits down with Mark Harris in one-on-one interview
- House Democrats to prepare own investigation into NC District 9 election fraud
On Monday, his campaign announced he would not be attending a court hearing due to his illness.
Harris' campaign asked a judge to force the state board to certify him as the winner. However, a judge declined the request.
A reconstituted state elections board is expected to hold a hearing next month into whether Harris narrowly won the 9th Congressional District race in November over Democrat Dan McCready. Officials are investigating allegations that someone connected to Harris' campaign committed fraud involving mail-in ballots.
The Associated Press contributed in this report.
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