Three-term incumbent U.S. Rep. Robert Pittenger, R-N.C., narrowly lost Tuesday to a Southern Baptist pastor in a GOP primary rematch highlighting their evangelical Christian credentials and loyalty to President Donald Trump. Mark Harris of Charlotte's First Baptist Church lost by just 134 votes to Pittenger, a wealthy land developer. Pittenger said his voting record since getting elected in 2012 reflects a commitment to fiscal responsibility. He said he backed the spending bill because it contained Trump's military request as America faces dangers around the world. At the time, Pittenger was supporting U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla.

Source: Fox News May 09, 2018 02:59 UTC