A Republican candidate was elected Tuesday, November 3 to the assembly of the US state of North Dakota a month after being carried away by the new coronavirus.
David Andahl, breeder and businessman, died on October 5, at the age of 55, "
after a brief battle with Covid-19,
" his family said on his House candidate Facebook page local representatives.
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"
He was a civil servant for years and was eager to serve in the state legislature
," added those close to him.
His ambition was fulfilled posthumously.
The former professional racing driver won in North Dakota's 8th electoral district the last race of his life, with more than a third of the votes cast (two positions were up for grabs for four candidates).
Anticipating this scenario, the Attorney General of this rural northern state had indicated that the situation would be akin to a resignation or retirement, and that it would be up to the local Republican Party to appoint a replacement to occupy him. his seat.
The US midterm elections had already seen a posthumous victory in 2018. A famous owner of brothels, Dennis Hof, was elected to the Nevada assembly, also under the Republican label, a few weeks after his death.