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L Libertarian · U.S. House 3, North Carolina · Nov 3, 2026

Daniel
Cavender

Libertarian candidate for NC-3 in 2026; Marine Corps veteran and fire protection technician from Lexington, NC

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Opponents Greg Murphy R+ 1 more Compare race →

Background

Daniel Cavender is the Libertarian Party candidate for U.S. House in North Carolina's 3rd Congressional District in the November 3, 2026, general election. 12 He is from Lexington, North Carolina, and worked as a fire protection equipment technician or fire protection specialist. 53

Cavender served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 2015 to 2022. 5 He earned an associate's degree from Davidson-Davie Community College in 2019 and, according to reporting citing Ballotpedia, a bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. 155

He previously ran as the Libertarian candidate for North Carolina Senate District 30 in 2024, receiving approximately 2.70% of the vote. 103 He holds no current elected office and is not the incumbent in the 3rd Congressional District race; Republican Greg Murphy is the incumbent. 125

As of October 2026, Cavender did not have an official campaign website, though a Facebook page titled "Daniel Cavender for Congress" was identified by local media. 5

At a glance

Party
Libertarian
Running for
U.S. House · District 3, North Carolina
Election
Nov 3, 2026

Where they stand

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Timeline

  1. Oct 10
    news
    Cavender shows minimal campaign activity: no website, sparse Facebook presence

    The Daily Reflector noted that Cavender had no campaign website and his 'Daniel Cavender for Congress' Facebook page had only one post from 2026, with remaining posts from 2024. The paper did not report an interview, debate appearance, or policy positions from Cavender.

    Murphy, Smith echo party platforms · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 10
    news
    Daniel Cavender listed as Libertarian candidate on Pitt County ballot for NC-3 race

    The Daily Reflector's list of candidates for the November 3 general election names Daniel Cavender as the Libertarian in North Carolina's 3rd Congressional District, alongside Republican Greg Murphy and Democrat Raymond Smith.

    Who's runnning: Candidates in the Nov. 3 election · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 10
    filing
    Race trackers show no FEC fundraising reports on file for Cavender through June 30

    A race tracker updated October 10 (Smarter.Vote) indicated Cavender had no FEC reports for receipts, spending, or cash on hand through June 30. A separate tracker (KnowYourReps, updated Oct. 11) similarly noted no FEC report on file. Trackers caution this does not definitively prove he raised nothing.

    Compare Candidates | 2026 North Carolina's 3rd Congressional ... · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Sources 3

  1. [1] Compare Candidates | 2026 North Carolina's 3rd Congressional ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
  2. [2] Murphy, Smith echo party platforms(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
  3. [3] Who's runnning: Candidates in the Nov. 3 election(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
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