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2026 candidates we're tracking in NC-3
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Greg Murphy
Republican
Incumbent
Greg Murphy is the sitting U.S. Representative for this district and a physician, per the chamber's membership roster.
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Raymond Smith
Democratic
Raymond Smith is a former state representative and educator who previously served on the Wayne County school board, per WCTI.
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Daniel Cavender
Libertarian
Daniel Cavender is a fire-protection equipment technician and Marine Corps veteran, per press coverage of the race.
About this race
North Carolina's 3rd 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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