David Andahl, a North Dakota "Trump Republican" running for his state legislature, appeared to win his election on Tuesday night. There was only one problem: Andahl died due to complications from COVID-19 back in October, Fox 9 reports.
Though Andahl was still listed on the ballot, the Republican Party will appoint his replacement now that he's evidently won. "If a deceased candidate receives the majority of the votes, the candidate is elected," North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem has previously explained. "However, if the prevailing candidate has died, the candidate is no longer qualified and a vacancy will exist. State law provides the process to fill vacancies of a legislative office."
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