North Carolina's 11th Congressional District — 2026 Candidates

2026 candidates we're tracking in NC-11

• ADAM R. SMITH Republican
  Adam R. Smith is a Republican candidate for U.S. House - North Carolina District 11. A former U.S. Army Green Beret, entrepreneur, and community leader, Smith is also a father and public speaker based in Asheville, North Carolina.
• JOHN WILLIAM MR. III ROGERS Independent
  John Rogers, an Independent, was a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in North Carolina's 11th Congressional District for the 2026 election. He later announced he was no longer pursuing his campaign for that office. Rogers stated an intention to r…
• LEE WHIPPLE Democratic
  Lee Whipple is a Democratic challenger candidate for North Carolina's 11th Congressional District, competing in a five-way race representing western North Carolina. He holds a high school diploma from Northeastern Preparatory School and a bachelor's degree in …
• MORRIS D. COL. DAVIS Democratic
  Colonel Moe Davis is a 25-year U.S. MORRIS D, with emphasis on voting access, governance, and accountability issues raised by local voters. COL; this summary is based on official filings, campaign materials, and public reporting available for the 2026 cycle.
• PAUL MADDOX Democratic
  Paul Maddox is a world-renowned cancer researcher, two-time entrepreneur, and candidate. PAUL MADDOX is associated with the Democratic party in available records. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.
• RICHARD DR. HUDSPETH Democratic
  Richard Hudspeth Running For Congress (NC-11) Dr. Richard Hudspeth Running For Congress (NC-11) We Need... change in Congress Helping bring children into this world, I know the work we must do to give them the opportunities in life they deserve as Americans.
• TRAVIS GROO Libertarian
  Travis Groo, a Libertarian, holds a bachelor’s degree in communication arts. TRAVIS GROO is associated with the Libertarian party in available records. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates; this summary is b…
• ZELDA BRIARWOOD Democratic
  Zelda Briarwood, a wilderness educator and crisis services manager, holds degrees in. ZELDA BRIARWOOD is associated with the Democratic party in available records. Voters should review official campaign and election office sources for the latest updates.

About this race

North Carolina's 11th Congressional District elects one member of the U.S. House of Representatives to a two-year term. Every House seat in the country is on the ballot in 2026. The North Carolina primary is Tuesday, March 3, 2026 (runoff Tuesday, May 12, 2026 if needed), and the general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

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