Dennis Nielsen is a gun shop owner and was a Republican primary candidate for District 11 in North Carolina’s state senate. He lost the primary. His wife also sought and got a restraining order against him for domestic violence. Trigger Warning: The News & Observer story is harrowing in terms of psychological abuse.
He is alleged to have said the woman who was running against him was unqualified because she is a woman. He is alleged to have refused to speak to a reporter because she is a woman. His deflective answers sustain the allegation.
- The News & Observer: NC Senate candidate in competitive primary faces domestic violence claim
- Restoration News Media: Nielsen’s sexism disqualifies him from state Senate
- WRAL: NC Senate candidate faces domestic violence order, allegedly said women shouldn’t hold office
The News and Observer
Raleigh, North Carolina · Sunday, January 26, 2020