Mark
Harris
Republican incumbent Rep. Mark Harris seeks re-election to North Carolina's 8th Congressional District in 2026.
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Background
Mark Harris is a Republican U.S. Representative serving North Carolina's 8th Congressional District in the 119th Congress, which began January 3, 2025. 23 He serves on the Agriculture, Education and Workforce, and Judiciary committees. 2
Harris was born and raised in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He holds a B.S. in political science from Appalachian State University (1987), a Master of Divinity from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (1991), and a Doctor of Ministry from the same institution (2009). 3
Before entering politics, Harris worked as a pastor, serving as senior pastor of First Baptist Church in Charlotte for more than a decade. He also served as president of the North Carolina Baptist Convention from 2011 to 2013. 234
Harris was originally elected to Congress in 2018, but the North Carolina State Board of Elections ordered a new election; he did not run in it. He was subsequently elected again in 2024 to represent NC-08 in the 119th Congress. He is running for re-election in 2026. 31418
At a glance
- Party
- Republican · Incumbent
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 8, North Carolina
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- U.S. Representative for North Carolina's 8th Congressional District
- Website
- markharrisforcongress.org(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 8newsHarris responds to FDA mifepristone safety study update, calls for passage of Teleabortion Prevention Act
On October 8, Harris issued a statement responding to an FDA update on its mifepristone safety study. He stated 'Chemical abortions are unsafe for the mother and lethal for the baby' and called on Congress to pass his Teleabortion Prevention Act, which he described as requiring in-person medical care before, during, and after a chemical abortion.
Harris Statement on FDA's Mifepristone Safety Study Update · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 7newsHarris tells Newsmax colleges should be held accountable for antisemitism on campuses
On October 7, Harris spoke to Newsmax calling for accountability for college presidents over antisemitism on campuses.
Rep. Mark Harris to Newsmax: Hold Colleges Accountable for Antisemitism · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 7newsHarris appears on Fox Business to discuss Trump executive order on red-dyed diesel and NC fuel-tax relief
On October 7, Harris appeared on Fox Business to discuss President Trump's executive order expanding access to red-dyed diesel and North Carolina fuel-tax relief, among other topics.
North Carolina Congressman reacts to Trump executive order relief | Fox Business Video · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 24pollNo public polls found for NC-08 Harris vs. Watson race as of late September
A race profile updated through September 24–October 4, 2026 explicitly reported no public polls found for the NC-08 contest between Harris and Colby Watson.
Mark Harris (R) — U.S. Representative, NC-08 | 2026 profile · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 20filingNC State Board of Elections certifies Harris as Republican candidate for U.S. House District 08
The North Carolina State Board of Elections' certified candidate list, dated September 20, 2026, lists Mark Harris as the Republican candidate for U.S. House District 08, alongside Democrat Colby Watson and Green candidate Bo Whitehead.
Mark Harris (R) — U.S. Representative, NC-08 | 2026 profile · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jun 30filingHarris campaign reports $1,027,320 in receipts and $517,853 cash on hand through Q2 2026
FEC figures covering the period through June 30, 2026 show Harris's committee reported $1,027,320 in receipts, $656,336 in disbursements, and $517,853 cash on hand, with no debt.
Mark Harris (R) — U.S. Representative, NC-08 | 2026 profile · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Eagle Forum PAC organizationListed as endorser on iVoterGuide 2026 candidate profile; no date provided. ivoterguide.com
- National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) organizationListed as endorser on iVoterGuide 2026 candidate profile; NRA-PVF NC page lists Harris as incumbent Republican but no endorsement date is established. ivoterguide.com
- Family Research Council Action PAC organizationListed as endorser on iVoterGuide 2026 candidate profile; no date provided. ivoterguide.com
- Susan B. Anthony List organizationListed as endorser on iVoterGuide 2026 candidate profile; no date provided. ivoterguide.com
- Huck PAC organizationListed as endorser on iVoterGuide 2026 candidate profile; no date provided. ivoterguide.com
- Mike Huckabee officialListed as individual endorser on iVoterGuide 2026 candidate profile; no date provided and not independently verified. ivoterguide.com
- Tony Perkins otherListed as individual endorser on iVoterGuide 2026 candidate profile; no date provided and not independently verified. ivoterguide.com
- American Israel Public Affairs Committee PAC (AIPAC PAC) organizationListed as endorser on iVoterGuide 2026 candidate profile; no date provided. ivoterguide.com
- Ralph Reed otherListed as individual endorser on iVoterGuide 2026 candidate profile; no date provided and not independently verified. ivoterguide.com
- Mark Robinson officialListed as individual endorser on iVoterGuide 2026 candidate profile; no date provided and not independently verified. ivoterguide.com
- President Donald Trump officialTrump posted: "Mark Harris has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election." Reproduced with date on Trump's Truth; also listed among Trump's North Carolina endorsements by the News & Observer. trumpstruth.org · Feb 16, 2026
- Freedom Caucus Fund organizationFreedom Caucus Fund endorsements page lists "Freedom Caucus Fund Endorses Mark Harris for NC-08" with this date. freedomcaucusfund.com · Feb 1, 2026
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $1.02M
- Spent
- $609K
- Cash on hand
- $518K
As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6NC09200(opens in a new tab)
Sources 13
- [1] Voter Guide Profile for NC U.S. Rep., Dist 8 candidate - Mark Harris(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [2] Harris Statement on FDA's Mifepristone Safety Study Update(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
- [3] Press Release: Mark Harris Responds to FDA Mifepristone ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
- [4] Issues(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [5] North Carolina Congressman reacts to Trump executive order relief | Fox Business Video(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [6] Rep. Mark Harris to Newsmax: Hold Colleges Accountable for Antisemitism(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [7] Mark Harris (R) — U.S. Representative, NC-08 | 2026 profile(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
- [8] Congressman Harris Applauds House Passage of FY27 National ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 22, 2026
- [9] Endorsements - Freedom Caucus Fund(opens in a new tab) Jul 16, 2026
- [10] Congressman Mark Harris is a terrific Representative ... - Trump's Truth(opens in a new tab) Feb 16, 2026
- [11] 2nd Amendment | Congressman Mark Harris - House.gov(opens in a new tab) May 27, 2025
- [12] Border and Immigration(opens in a new tab) May 27, 2025
- [13] Economy and Jobs | Congressman Mark Harris - House.gov(opens in a new tab) Jan 3, 2025