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Greg
Murphy

Republican U.S. Rep. Greg Murphy, M.D., represents North Carolina's 3rd District and is seeking re-election in November 2026.

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Background

Greg Murphy (Republican) is the U.S. Representative for North Carolina's 3rd Congressional District, having served in the House since 2019. He won a special election that year to fill the vacancy left by the death of Representative Walter B. Jones, and has been re-elected since. Before entering federal office, he served in the North Carolina House of Representatives from 2015 to 2019. 1314

Prior to his political career, Murphy worked as a urologist and surgeon in Greenville, North Carolina. He served as president of Eastern Urological Associates, chief of staff of Vidant Medical Center, and chief of the ECU School of Medicine's Division of Urology. He grew up in Raleigh and later established himself professionally in Greenville. 13

Murphy graduated magna cum laude from Davidson College in 1985 and earned his M.D. from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine in 1989. 13

Murphy is the Republican candidate for North Carolina's 3rd Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election, making him the incumbent in that race. 101416

At a glance

Party
Republican · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 3, North Carolina
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative, North Carolina's 3rd Congressional District
Website
gregmurphyforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

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Timeline

  1. Oct 10
    news
    Murphy and Smith publish Q&A answers on affordability, healthcare, Iran, and data centers

    The Daily Reflector published candidate responses on key issues. Murphy said data centers are needed for U.S. competition with China on AI but should not harm local water supplies, raise energy costs, or create noise problems. The Reflector also noted Cook Political Report still rated the seat Solid Republican.

    Q&A: Greg Murphy answers questions about affordability, Iran war and healthcare · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 8
    news
    House Democrats expand battlefield targeting Murphy's NC-3 seat

    National House Democrats flagged NC-3 as part of an expanded competitive House battlefield, reflecting the race's shift in ratings and Democratic investment in the district.

    House Dems reach big in NC. Are the seats winnable? · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 4
    news
    Wilson Times reports Murphy seeking another term in NC-3, which now includes Wilson County

    Murphy is running for reelection in NC-3 against Democrat Raymond Smith Jr. and Libertarian Daniel Cavender. The district's redrawn lines now include Wilson County. Early voting is set for October 15–31; Election Day is November 3.

    2026 Election: Greg Murphy seeks another term in Congress · Oct 4, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Oct 3
    news
    Murphy gives WCTI interview on healthcare, agriculture, Iran, and AI ahead of reelection bid

    Murphy sat for a WCTI News 12 interview about his campaign and positions. He called lowering healthcare costs his top legislative priority, discussed agricultural tax and H-2A worker provisions, and defended military action aimed at preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.

    Greg Murphy discusses campaign for reelection in North Carolina's 3rd District · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Sep 30
    poll
    Sabato's Crystal Ball shifts NC-3 from 'Safe Republican' to 'Likely Republican'

    Sabato's Crystal Ball changed its rating of the NC-3 race, moving it in Democrats' direction from Safe Republican to Likely Republican. Cook Political Report still rated the seat Solid Republican as of October 10.

    🚨 RATINGS CHANGE: Sabato's Crystal Ball Shifts NC-03 ... · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Jul 27
    poll
    Poll shows Murphy leading Smith 44%–41% in NC-3, within margin of error

    A Tulchin Research poll conducted July 27–August 2 for House Majority PAC surveyed 600 likely voters and found Murphy ahead of Smith 44% to 41%, within the roughly four-point margin of error.

    Tulchin Research Polls · Call the Map · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • National Women's Prayer and Voting Army (NWPVA) organization
    Listed on iVoterGuide candidate profiles for the 2026 general election. No endorsement date found. ivoterguide.com
  • Women for Trump organization
    Listed on iVoterGuide candidate profiles for the 2026 general election. No endorsement date found. ivoterguide.com
  • National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) organization
    Listed on iVoterGuide candidate profiles for the 2026 general election. NRA-PVF site describes candidate ratings and endorsements but no Murphy-specific dated announcement was found in sources reviewed. ivoterguide.com
  • Campaign for Working Families organization
    Listed on iVoterGuide candidate profiles for the 2026 general election. No endorsement date found. ivoterguide.com
  • National Right to Life organization
    Listed on iVoterGuide candidate profiles for the 2026 general election. No endorsement date found. ivoterguide.com
  • North Carolina Values Coalition organization
    Listed on iVoterGuide candidate profiles for the 2026 general election. No endorsement date found. ivoterguide.com
  • Mark Meadows official
    Former U.S. Representative and White House Chief of Staff. Listed on iVoterGuide candidate profiles for the 2026 general election. No endorsement date found. ivoterguide.com
  • Tea Party Express organization
    Listed on iVoterGuide candidate profiles for the 2026 general election. No endorsement date found. ivoterguide.com

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$2.36M
Spent
$1.24M
Cash on hand
$2.70M

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H0NC03172(opens in a new tab)

Sources 18

  1. [1] Q&A: Greg Murphy answers questions about affordability, Iran war and healthcare(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
  2. [2] Gregory F. Murphy | Congress.gov(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  3. [3] Voter Guide Profile for NC U. S. Rep. District 3 candidate(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  4. [4] House Dems reach big in NC. Are the seats winnable?(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  5. [5] Greg Murphy Calls Longtime Immigrants "Collateral ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  6. [6] Tulchin Research Polls · Call the Map(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  7. [7] 2026 Election: Greg Murphy seeks another term in Congress(opens in a new tab) Oct 4, 2026
  8. [8] Greg Murphy discusses campaign for reelection in North Carolina's 3rd District(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
  9. [9] Greg Murphy discusses campaign for reelection in North Carolina's 3rd District(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
  10. [10] 🚨 RATINGS CHANGE: Sabato's Crystal Ball Shifts NC-03 ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
  11. [11] Voter Guide Profile for NC U.S. Representative, District 3 candidate(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
  12. [12] Voter Guide Profile for NC U.S. Rep., Dist 3 candidate(opens in a new tab) Sep 2, 2026
  13. [13] Murphy Applauds Final Passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act(opens in a new tab) Jul 3, 2025
  14. [14] ICYMI: Dr. Greg Murphy: “A Republican Path Forward”(opens in a new tab) Oct 17, 2022
  15. [15] Education | Congressman Greg Murphy - House.gov(opens in a new tab) Oct 4, 2022
  16. [16] Murphy Strongly Opposes Legislation Taking Away Second Amendment Rights(opens in a new tab) Mar 11, 2021
  17. [17] Murphy Joins 37 Republican Members Releasing Statement Ahead of Electoral College Vote(opens in a new tab) Jan 6, 2021
  18. [18] Murphy Signs as Original Co-Sponsor to Historic Police Reform ...(opens in a new tab) Jun 18, 2020
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