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2026 candidates we're tracking in NC-12
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CHARAY DR SMITH
UN
Dr. Charay Smith is a leader with a background in education, community service, and public health. She has worked as a school principal, substance-use clinician, and nonprofit executive director, focusing on supporting children, families, and communities. Dr. …
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MONACA MAYE WILLIAMSON
Democratic
Monaca Maye Williamson is a 49-year-old Democratic candidate for U.S. House District 12 in North Carolina. She is a public school teacher and 20-year entrepreneur with a background in advocating for the disadvantaged, and holds a degree from High Point Univers…
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RYAN RABAH
Independent
Ryan Rabah is an Independent candidate running for Congress in North Carolina. An entrepreneur, lawyer, and father, Rabah earned his law degree in North Carolina, where he has built his career and served residents. He emphasizes his experience creating jobs an…
About this race
North Carolina's 12th 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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