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2026 Race · North Carolina

U.S. House (District 8)

2 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 8) in North Carolina is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 2 candidates are on record: Mark Harris (Republican) and Colby Watson (Democratic). The seat is currently held by Mark Harris (Republican), who has served since January 2025, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Colby Watson

Democratic

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Incumbent's record this term

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Mark Harris

Republican · Since January 2025

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Agriculture
  • Education and Workforce
  • the Judiciary

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.5625

    Cashless Bail Reporting Act

  • HR.8374

    Equal Treatment for Farmers Act

2026 North Carolina U.S. House (District 8) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 8) in North Carolina in 2026?

Mark Harris (Republican) and Colby Watson (Democratic). Mark Harris is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 North Carolina U.S. House (District 8) 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?

Mark Harris, a Republican, currently represents North Carolina, serving since January 2025.

What committees does Mark Harris serve on?

Mark Harris serves on House Committee on Agriculture, House Committee on Education and Workforce, and House Committee on the Judiciary. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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