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2026 Race · North Carolina

U.S. House (District 5)

4 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 5) in North Carolina is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 4 candidates are on record: Virginia Foxx (Republican), Chuck Hubbard (Democratic), Robert Luffman (Libertarian), and David Clayton (Independent). The seat is currently held by Virginia Foxx (Republican), who has served since January 2005, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Chuck Hubbard

Democratic

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Robert Luffman

Libertarian

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David Clayton

Independent

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Incumbent's record this term

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Virginia Foxx

Republican · Since January 2005

Chair

Rules

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Rules· Chair
  • Education and Workforce
  • Oversight and Government Reform

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HRES.1336

    Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions...

  • HR.8684

    Transparency in Billing Act of 2026

2026 North Carolina U.S. House (District 5) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 5) in North Carolina in 2026?

Virginia Foxx (Republican), Chuck Hubbard (Democratic), Robert Luffman (Libertarian), and David Clayton (Independent). Virginia Foxx is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 North Carolina U.S. House (District 5) 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?

Virginia Foxx, a Republican, currently represents North Carolina, serving since January 2005.

What committees does Virginia Foxx serve on?

Virginia Foxx serves on House Committee on Rules, House Committee on Education and Workforce, and House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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