NORTH CAROLINA

Your complete directory of North Carolina candidates for Governor, State Cabinet, United State Senator and Congress in the current election cycle ... state political parties ... the official state election office ... and state news sources.

ELECTION CALENDAR: Filing Deadline (Major Parties): December 17, 2021 Filing Deadline (Minor Parties & Independents): June , 2022 Filing Deadline (Write-Ins): July , 2022 Primary: March 8, 2022 Run-off: April 26, 2022

CANDIDATE DIRECTORY LEGEND: Bold = Active Candidate Italics = Potential Candidate * = Incumbent = Winner (Incumbent Party Listed First)

This page was last updated on October 12, 2020

STATE CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS:

GOVERNOR:
[ Roy Cooper (D)* - Term-Limited in 2024. ]
Josh Stein (D) - Attorney General, Ex-State Sen. & Ex-Congressional Aide

Next State Constitutional Officer Elections in 2024.

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR:
Mark Robinson (R)* - (Campaign Site)

SECRETARY OF STATE:
Elaine Marshall (D)* - (Campaign Site)

ATTORNEY GENERAL:
Josh Stein (D)* - (Campaign Site)

STATE AUDITOR:
Beth Wood (D)* - (Campaign Site)

STATE TREASURER:
Dale Folwell (R)* - (Campaign Site)

SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION:
Catherine Truitt (R)* - (Campaign Site)

STATE AGRICULTURE COMMISSIONER:
Steve Troxler (R)* - (Campaign Site)

STATE LABOR COMMISSIONER:
Josh Dobson (R)* - (Campaign Site)

STATE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER:
Mike Causey (R)* - (Campaign Site)

NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY:

State House

State Senate

U.S. SENATOR:

[ Richard Burr (R)* - Retiring in 2022. ]
Jen Banwart (R) - Ex-Defense Dept. Analyst & Ex-Congressional Aide
Lee Brian (R) - Videographer & '18 US Rep Candidate
Ted Budd (R) - Congressman, Gun Range Owner & Investor
Marjorie Eastman (R) - Consultant, Author & Iraq War Veteran
Carlton Ellerby (R)
Dan Forest (R) - Ex-Lt Governor, Architect & '20 Gov Nominee
James Gaghan (R)
Benjamin Griffiths (R) - Design Engineer
Kenneth Harper (R) - Salesman
Pat McCrory (R) - Ex-Governor, Ex-Charlotte Mayor & Retired Energy Executive
Christina Rhoads (R) - Self-Employed Teacher
Lichia Sibhatu (R) - Cleaning Contractor
Mark Walker (R) - Ex-Congressman & Baptist Pastor
Sydney Batch (D) - State Sen., Ex-State Rep. & Attorney
Cheri Beasley (D) - Ex-State Supreme Court Chief Justice & Ex-Appeals Court Judge
Chrelle Booker (D) - Tryon Town Councilwoman, Real Estate Broker & Ex-HR Manager
James Carr Jr. (D)
Keith Davenport (D) - Ex-Brooksville (OK) Mayor, '14 US Rep Candidate & '20 Pres Candidate
Ava Edwards (D) - Pharmacist & Research Scientist
Anthony Foxx (D) - Ex-US Transportation Secretary, Ex-Charlotte Mayor & Attorney
Jenna Hamrick (D) - Veterinary Assistant & Ex-Restaurant Manager
Joan Higginbotham (D) - Retired Astronaut, Aerospace Program Director & Electrical Engineer
Rachel Hunt (D) - State Rep., Educational Consultant & Daughter of Ex-Gov Jim Hunt
Jeff Jackson (D) - State Sen., Attorney, National Guard Officer & Afghan War Veteran
Constance Lov Johnson (D) - Pastor, Educator, '14 St Sen Candidate & '20 SPI Candidate
Tobias LaGrone (D) - Pastor & Clinical Pastoral Psychotherapist
Rett Newton (D) - Beaufort Mayor, Scientist & Retired USAF Colonel
Deborah Ross (D) - Congresswoman, Ex-State Rep., Attorney & '16 Nominee
Sam Searcy (D) - Ex-State Sen. & Businessman
Erica Smith (D) - Ex-State Sen., Ex-School Board Member, Pastor & '20 Candidate
Josh Stein (D) - Attorney General, Ex-State Sen. & Ex-Congressional Aide
Richard Watkins (D) - Microbiologist & '18 US Rep Candidate
Matthew Hoh (G) - Disabled Iraq War Veteran
Shannon Bray (L) - Cybersecurity Professional, Navy Veteran, '20 Nom & '19 US Rep Nom
Yuhong Dong (I)
Kimrey Rhinehardt (I) - Consultant, Ex-UNC VP, Ex-Congressional Aide & Ex-Republican
Brenda Laney Rodriguez (I) - Veteran

Thom Tillis (R)* - (Campaign Site) - Next Election in 2026.

U.S. CONGRESS:

District 1:
G.K. Butterfield (D)* - (Campaign Site)
DeAndre Carter (D) - Retail Store Worker & Progressive Activist
Jason Spriggs (D) - Henderson City Councilman & Nonprofit Group Founder
Sandy Smith (R) - Accountant, Farmer & '20 Nominee

District 2:
Deborah Ross (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Mahesh "Max" Ganorkar (R) - Home Building Contractor
Adina Safta (R) - Commercial Real Estate Broker
Alan Swain (R) - Defense Contractor, Retired Army Colonel & '20 Nominee

District 3:
Greg Murphy (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Barbara Gaskins (D) - Reentry Professional & Community Organizer
Joe Swartz (D) - Army Reserve Officer & Afghan War Veteran

District 4:
David Price (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Rene Borghese (R) - Healthcare Executive, Ex-Flight Nurse & GOP Activist
Erik Fredsell (R)
Craig Kinsey (R) - Marketing Consultant
Steve "Von" Loor (R) - Businessman, Medical/Legal Translator & '18/'20 Candidate

District 5:
Virginia Foxx (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Michael Ackerman (R) - Juvenile Court Counselor & USMC Veteran
Jeff Gregory (C) - Retired Postmaster, USAF Veteran & Frequent Candidate

District 6:
Kathy Manning (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Gerry Austin (R) - Retired Police Officer & National Guard Veteran
Lee Haywood (R) - Businessman, GOP Activist & '20 Nominee
Luke Manning (R)
Bill Schuch (R) - Retired Loss Control Investigator & Ex-Police Officer

District 7:
David Rouzer (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Max Beckwith (R) - Construction Supervisor & USMC Veteran
Teresa Royal Painter (R) - Cosmetics Saleswoman & Trump Campaign Activist
Brandon Acker (D) - '18 Candidate
Denton Lee (D) - Teacher & '20 St Rep Candidate
Steve Miller (D) - Retired Businessman, Chemist & '20 County Comm Candidate
Jason Minnicozzi (D) - Attorney
Montel Richardson (D)

District 8:
Richard Hudson (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Christine Villaverde (R) - Court System Manager, Ex-Parole Officer & Ex-Police Officer
Charles Evans (D) - Cumberland County Commissioner, Ex-Fayetteville Councilman & Army Veteran

District 9:
Dan Bishop (R) - (Campaign Site)
Teresa Helms (R)
Charles Graham (D) - State Rep. & Retired Educator
Ram Mammadov (D) - Quality Assurance Manager & '20 St Sen Nom in South Carolina

District 10:
Patrick McHenry (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Maddie Parra (D) - Businesswoman & Ex-Teacher

District 11:
Madison Cawthorn (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Eric Batchelor (R) - Police Officer, Retired Army Officer & Iraq/Afghan War Veteran
Rod Honeycutt (R) - Retired Army Colonel & Afghan War Veteran
Wendy Nevarez (R) - Social Security Claims Specialist, Ex-Paralegal & Navy Veteran
Bruce O'Connell (R) - Motel Owner
Jasmine Beach-Ferrara (D) - Buncombe County Commissioner & Pastor
Jay Carey (D) - Retired Army Veteran
Katie Dean (D) - Auto Repair Shop Owner
Eric Gash (D) - Pastor & Elementary School Principal
Bo Hess (D) - Psychotherapist & Clinical Social Worker
Josh Remillard (D) - Quality Assurance Specialist, Iraq War Veteran & '20 St Rep Nom.
Brooker Smith (D) - USAF Veteran
Chelsea White (D) - Political Organizer, Social Worker & Progressive Activist
David Coatney (L) - Web Design Company Owner

District 12:
Alma Adams (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Rogelio Lawsin (R) - Building Contractor & Retired USAF Officer
Tyler Lee (R) - Catering Company Owner & Iraq War Veteran
Joel Maxwell (R) - Home Technology Contractor
Francisco Rios (R) - Technology Consultant & Army Veteran

District 13:
[ Ted Budd (R)* - Candidate for US Senate in 2022. ]
Peter Boykin (R) - Technology Professional & Gays for Trump Founder
Bill Brewster (R) - HVAC Contractor, Engineer, Army Veteran & '20 Candidate
Zak Crotts (R) - Ex-Davidson County Commissioner & State GOP Treasurer
Courtney Geels (R)
Grayson Haff (R) - Clothing Importer
Bo Hines (R) - Law School Student, Ex-Congressional Intern & Ex-College Football Player
Kent Keirsey (R) - Businessman, Army Reserve Officer & Iraq War Veteran
Tyron Brown (D)
Scott Huffman (D) - Businessman & Navy Veteran & '18/'20 Candidate

District 14 - NEW DISTRICT FOR 2022:
[ New Seat - No Incumbent ]
Tim Moore (R) - State House Speaker & Attorney
Nathan Click (D) - Business Financing Consultant & USAF Veteran
Wiley Nickel (D) - State Sen., Attorney & Ex-Obama White House Aide

STATE POLITICAL PARTIES:

Constitution Party of North Carolina (C)
North Carolina Democratic Party (D)
North Carolina Green Party (G)
Libertarian Party of North Carolina (L)
North Carolina Republican Party (R)
Independent (I)
Write-In (WI)

STATE ELECTION OFFICE:

State Board of Elections

STATE NEWS SOURCES:

Asheboro Courier-Tribune
Asheville Citizen-Times
Burlington Times-News
Carolina Politics Online
Chapel Hill News
Charlotte Agenda
Charlotte Observer
Davie County Enterprise-Record
Durham Herald-Sun
Fayetteville Observer
Gaston Gazette (Gastonia)
Goldsboro News-Argus
Greensboro News & Record
Greenville Daily Reflector

Jacksonville Daily News
Mount Airy News
Mount Olive Tribune
New Bern Sun Journal
PoliticsNC.com
Raleigh News & Observer - (Politics)
Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald
Shelby Star
Smoky Mountain News
Southern Pines Pilot
Talking About Politics
Wilmington Morning Star
Wilson Daily Times
Winston-Salem Journal
WRAL TV-5 (Raleigh)

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