The Ballot Brief
Beaufort County, North Carolina

North Carolina House District 79

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One candidate is tracked for North Carolina House District 79 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Darren Armstrong. Candidate information follows official Beaufort County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

Darren Armstrong (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot. The seat is open: Rep. Keith Kidwell (Republican), the sitting member per the General Assembly's roster, is not on the November ballot. Party nominees were chosen at the March 3 primary (a second primary is held only when no one reaches 30 percent plus one); unaffiliated candidates qualified by petition. The field is the State Board of Elections' certified general-election candidate list (read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

Darren Armstrong

Republican

Darren Armstrong is the Republican candidate for North Carolina House District 79 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified general-election candidate list.

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Candidate roster from official Beaufort County Supervisor of Elections filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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