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Deborah Ross, the incumbent attorney, has served in the North Carolina House of Representatives, representing North Carolina's 2nd Congressional District.
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U.S. House North Carolina District 2
General: November 3, 2026
General election
RepublicanFirst-time candidateScientist
Eugene Douglass is a retired chemistry professor running for U.S. House North Carolina District 2 for the first time. He emphasizes reducing federal government size and regulation, returning education authority to states and local communities, and protecting life. He opposes gender-affirming medical care for minors.
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James Gailliard is a Democratic candidate for North Carolina State Senate District 11 in the 2026 election.
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Jason Butler ran for U.S. House North Carolina District 2 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Jon Bass ran for U.S. House North Carolina District 2 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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LibertarianFirst-time candidateExecutive
Matthew Laszacs is a business executive running for U.S. House in North Carolina's 2nd District for the first time on the Libertarian ticket. He emphasizes Congress reasserting power, fiscal responsibility, and practical liberty.
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Michael Williams ran for U.S. House North Carolina District 2 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Richard Ahrens ran for U.S. House North Carolina District 2 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Robert Bennett ran for U.S. House North Carolina District 2 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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RFirst-time candidateWithdrewBusiness owner
Sandy Roberson ran for U.S. House North Carolina District 2 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Scott Cooper ran for U.S. House North Carolina District 2 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Sid Sharma ran for U.S. House North Carolina District 2 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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