Smith then films himself reaching his hand over and into Cawthorn's crotch.
If no candidate gets over 30 percent of the vote in the May 17 primary, the two highest vote-getters would square off in a July runoff.
Screenshots of the photos were provided to the outlet by someone who used to be close to Cawthorn and his campaign.
Thom Tillis, Republican state Senate leader Phil Berger and state House Speaker Tim Moore - also a Republican - have spoken out against Cawthorn's run for re-election and have instead endorsed Edwards.
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