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Lincoln County, North Carolina

North Carolina House District 97

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2 candidates are tracked for North Carolina House District 97 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Heather Rhyne and Greg McBryde. Candidate information follows official Lincoln County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

Heather Rhyne (Republican), Greg McBryde (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Heather Rhyne 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.

Heather Rhyne

Heather Rhyne

Republican · Incumbent

Heather Rhyne is the Republican candidate for North Carolina House District 97 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified general-election candidate list.

Greg McBryde

Democratic

Greg McBryde is the Democratic candidate for North Carolina House District 97 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 Lincoln County Supervisor of Elections filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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