Mark Speed

Mark Speed (Democratic Party) is running for election to the North Carolina House of Representatives to represent District 7. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. The Democratic primary for this office on March 3, 2026, was canceled.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Mark Speed has served as a Franklin County Commissioner since his appointment in 2017. Prior to his appointment, and throughout his time on the county commission, he has served on various community service boards representing Franklin, Nash and Vance Counties.

Commissioner Speed enters the race with a family heritage of public service. His Grandfather served on the Franklin County Commission in the 1920’s. His father James D. Speed represented this community for over 30 years in the North Carolina General Assembly. Mark hopes to bring his own family’s values of service and stability to the North Carolina State Senate.

​Mark and his wife of 28 years, Camille Speed, live in Louisburg North Carolina and are members of Red Bud Baptist Church.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Fighting for Working FamiliesSupporting Public EducationLowering Healthcare Costs

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Economic Development, Rural Broadband Expansion, Agriculture