Alston is on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Durham County election filings.
Vernetta Alston (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Vernetta Alston 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, Vernetta Alston, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Vernetta Alston is an attorney who represents North Carolina House District 29 in Durham, serving as House Democratic Conference Chair, per the North Carolina General Assembly. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Who is running for North Carolina House District 29 in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for North Carolina House District 29 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Vernetta Alston. Candidate information follows official Durham County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the North Carolina House District 29 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 Durham County and state election office filings, last verified October 14, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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