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MARY PATTERSON
Candidate for U.S. House
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CHALLENGER
Biography
Mary Patterson, a 63-year-old Democrat from Durham, is a retired teacher and substitute teacher for Durham Public Schools. She ran for election to the U.S. House to represent North Carolina's 4th Congressional District in the March 3, 2026 Democratic primary, where she was a newcomer to politics. Patterson has professional experience in human resources.
Top Priorities
- Equal and Fair Employment EEOC Practices and Pay
- Homelessness
- Fair Housing