Before board members went behind closed doors, Malcolm said he was concerned about "unfortunate activities that have been happening down in my part of the state, and I am not going to turn a blind eye to what took place to the best of my understanding." State Republican Party Executive Director Dallas Woodhouse said late Tuesday it's his understanding the allegations are focused in Bladen County, which adjoins Robeson and is partially in the 9th, but didn't know the reason.