Echevarria and Bishopp are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Cabarrus County election filings.
Brian Echevarria (Republican), Chris Bishopp (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Brian Echevarria is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. 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.
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This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Brian Echevarria, is on the ballot.
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Brian Echevarria works as a consultant with Walkes and John LLC, per his official legislative biography. He represents Cabarrus County and is serving his 1st term in the North Carolina House.
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Chris Bishopp is a former U.S. Navy Flight Officer who later worked more than 30 years as an FAA air traffic controller, supervisor and quality control specialist, per his campaign site. He is a graduate of UNC Chapel Hill on a Navy ROTC scholarship and holds a Master of Public Administration from Georgia College, per the same source.
Who is running for North Carolina House District 82 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for North Carolina House District 82 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Brian Echevarria and Chris Bishopp. Candidate information follows official Cabarrus County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the North Carolina House District 82 election in North Carolina?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for North Carolina are on the North Carolina election hub at theballotbrief.com.
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Candidate roster from official Cabarrus County and state election office filings, last verified October 16, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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