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North Carolina ballot

U.S. House North Carolina District 3

General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: March 3, 2026

General election

RepublicanIncumbentIdeology 0.49 · ConservativeUrologist

The incumbent urologist promotes lower taxes and limited government through strict Constitutional interpretation. Murphy emphasizes strong military support, national defense, and Second Amendment protections.

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Aleccia Sutton ran for U.S. House North Carolina District 3 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Austin Ayers ran for U.S. House North Carolina District 3 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrewProfessor

Christopher Schulte is a Democratic candidate for North Carolina House of Representatives District 15 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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LibertarianFirst-time candidateTechnician

Daniel Cavender is a Libertarian Marine Corps veteran and technician running for U.S. House in North Carolina for the first time. He advocates recreational marijuana legalization, constitutional gun rights, and policies prioritizing personal freedom over government regulation.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrewBusiness owner

George Papastrat ran for U.S. House North Carolina District 3 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Jason Minnicozzi ran for U.S. House North Carolina District 3 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Niki Nixon ran for U.S. House North Carolina District 3 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticConsultant

Raymond Smith Jr. is a consultant and democratic candidate running for U.S. House North Carolina. Raymond Smith Jr. emphasizes affordability and healthcare.

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Rob Rollason ran for U.S. House North Carolina District 3 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Steven Benton ran for U.S. House North Carolina District 3 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Tyron Brown ran for U.S. House North Carolina District 3 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Primary

DemocraticFirst-time candidatePolitical and communications strategist

Allison Jaslow is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House North Carolina District 3 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticAdvancedConsultant

Raymond Smith Jr. is a consultant and democratic candidate running for U.S. House North Carolina. Raymond Smith Jr. emphasizes affordability and healthcare.

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