A Republican from North Dakota who died from COVID-19 last month has just won a US state legislature seat.
David Andahl won the Bismarck-area district on Wednesday (AEDT) despite dying on 5 October after contracting the virus.
Another candidate, Dave Nehring, also won in the two-seat area.
The family of Mr Andahl said last month that the 55-year old died after a short battle with the virus.
“He was very cautious especially because he did have a few health challenges, but he was unable to fend off this disease,” they posted on Facebook.
“We are heartbroken, and we ask that he be remembered…
