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2026 Race · North Carolina

U.S. House (District 3)

3 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 3) in North Carolina is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 3 candidates are on record: Gregory Murphy (Republican), Raymond Smith Jr. (Democratic), and Daniel Cavender (Libertarian). The seat is currently held by Gregory F. Murphy (Republican), who has served since September 2019, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Raymond Smith Jr.

Democratic

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Daniel Cavender

Libertarian

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Gregory F. Murphy

Republican · Since September 2019

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • House Administration
  • Veterans' Affairs
  • Ways and Means

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.8163

    Provider Reimbursement Stability Act of 2026

  • HR.6583

    VA Research Reform Act of 2025

2026 North Carolina U.S. House (District 3) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 3) in North Carolina in 2026?

Gregory Murphy (Republican), Raymond Smith Jr. (Democratic), and Daniel Cavender (Libertarian). Gregory Murphy is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 North Carolina U.S. House (District 3) election?

The general election is November 3, 2026. Voter registration deadlines are set by North Carolina and are listed at vote.gov.

Who currently holds this seat?

Gregory F. Murphy, a Republican, currently represents North Carolina, serving since September 2019.

What committees does Gregory F. Murphy serve on?

Gregory F. Murphy serves on House Committee on House Administration, House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and House Committee on Ways and Means. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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