From Fox News · Paul Steinhauser · · 1m 30s
Democrat Stays on Ballot After Party Drops Her
North Carolina Democrat remains on ballot despite party disowning her for inflammatory posts.
In brief
North Carolina Democrat remains on ballot despite party disowning her for inflammatory posts. Shelly Headen, a North Carolina Democrat running for state legislature, stays on ballot after party abandoned her for comparing Trump to Nazis and calling for attacks on red states. Originally reported by Fox News.
Shelly Headen
Shelly Headen, a North Carolina Democrat running for state legislature, posted inflammatory social media comments comparing Trump to Nazis and calling for attacks on red states.
“I think our only hope is an attack on US Soil … preferably Alabama, Louisiana … where the stupid people live.”
Party Condemns Posts
The North Carolina House Democratic Caucus and Guilford County Democratic Party condemned Headen's posts as violating party values and withdrew all campaign support.
“These remarks are reprehensible, Roy strongly condemns them and all forms of political violence and he believes it’s up to all of us to speak responsibly.”
Dachau Memorial
Headen posted a photo at the Dachau concentration camp memorial with the caption 'This is where Trump supporters belong.'
“This is where Trump supporters belong.”
Headen Denies Image
Headen denied posting the Dachau image, claiming it was edited to include text over a real photo.
“I believe the image was edited to include the words over a real photo.”
White House Shares Posts
The White House Rapid Response account shared Headen's posts on X, calling Democrats 'sick people' and accusing them of supporting violence.
“Democracy '26: Stay up to date with the Fox News Election Hub”
Headen's Defense
Headen defended her posts as 'a few angry moments' and said she sacrificed herself like Jesus, Martin Luther King, and Abraham Lincoln.
“I’ve sacrificed myself just like Jesus sacrificed Himself on the cross, and Martin Luther King and Abraham Lincoln and all the people that put themselves out there to sacrifice for our country.”
Death Threats
Headen reported receiving death threats and said she took down her social media accounts to protect herself and her family.
“I’ve been getting death threats, and now all I want to do is protect myself and my family.”
Party Drops Her
The North Carolina House Democratic Caucus and Guilford County Democratic Party formally dropped Headen from their support after her posts resurfaced.
“We unequivocally reject and condemn the social media posts by Shelly Headen.”
The short version
Shelly Headen, a North Carolina Democrat running for state legislature, stays on ballot after party abandoned her for comparing Trump to Nazis and calling for attacks on red states.
