RALEIGH, N.C. — Former U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn of North Carolina has moved to Florida, in response to his latest social media submit.
Cawthorn, a Republican from Henderson County, formally left Congress final week, months after he misplaced his GOP main to Chuck Edwards, the eventual eleventh District common election winner.
The Asheville Citizen-Occasions reported in November that Cawthorn, who had gained election in 2020 at age 25, had bought a house in Cape Coral, Florida, in August.
Final Friday, as votes to decide on a brand new Home speaker continued, Cawthorn confirmed a transfer whereas supporting Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., for the job, The Information & Observer of Raleigh reported. Donalds’ district consists of Cape Coral.
“There are numerous causes I moved to Florida,” Cawthorn wrote on Instagram. “One of many massive contributing components is that I do know Byron Donalds is a pacesetter on this state. Meaning this state will all the time be on offense to safeguard our future. Byron for Speaker.” Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., in the end was elected speaker.
State Board of Elections information reveals Cawthorn registered to vote in Henderson County and voted on Election Day in November. Cawthorn didn’t instantly reply Monday to a textual content in search of extra particulars, together with whether or not he intends to reside completely in Florida.