"We will continue to work with legislators and investigators on how we can improve the electoral system so that these kinds of situations can be avoided in the future," North Carolina Republican Party Chairman <person>Robin Hayes</person> wrote in a statement Thursday afternoon. "The people of North Carolina deserve nothing less than the full confidence and trust in the electoral system. We'd like to thank the hard-working staff and members of the North Carolina State Board of Elections for their professionalism and dedication in this investigation."
Just a day before the board's decision to hold a new election, <person>Harris</person>' own son said he'd raised concerns about a "shady political operative," seeking to join the Republican congressional candidate's campaign.
<person>Harris</person>' comments came amid an ongoing election fraud case which has now triggered a brand new election.