Matthew
Laszacs
Libertarian challenger Matthew Laszacs running for U.S. House NC District 2 in the November 2026 general election
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Background
Matthew Laszacs is the Libertarian candidate for U.S. House District 2 in North Carolina's November 2026 general election, challenging incumbent Democrat Deborah Ross alongside Republican Eugene Douglass. 2313
Laszacs was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and raised in Millington, Tennessee, before moving to North Carolina in 2001. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from North Carolina Wesleyan College, which he earned while working full time and raising two children. 23
Professionally, Laszacs has approximately 15–20 years of experience in business operations and technology. He currently serves as Vice President of Federal Solutions at CTI, a role he assumed in September 2025. Earlier positions include branch director at CTI and general manager at Avidex. 3142
This is his third run for office; he previously ran as a Libertarian for North Carolina Senate District 14 in 2022 and North Carolina House District 41 in 2024. No prior elected offices are on record. 49
At a glance
- Party
- Libertarian
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 2, North Carolina
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Vice President of Federal Solutions at CTI
- Website
- matt4nc.us(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 10newsLaszacs listed among NC-2 general election candidates alongside Douglass and Ross
KnowYourReps listed Matthew Laszacs among the candidates for the November 3, 2026 general election in North Carolina's 2nd District, alongside Republican Gene Douglass and incumbent Democrat Deborah Ross. The listing also noted the district's lines were redrawn for 2026.
North Carolina's 2nd District Race 2026: Who's Running (NC-2) · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 7newsNews & Observer publishes Laszacs candidate questionnaire responses
The News & Observer published policy responses from NC-2 candidates including Laszacs, a Libertarian. He called for returning Congress to its full Article I powers, systematic reviews of federal agencies, prioritizing border security before expanding legal immigration while acknowledging the need for more legal immigrants, and supporting ranked-choice voting for U.S. House and Senate elections. His campaign website was listed as matt4nc.us.
Raleigh lawmaker wants to hold Trump accountable. Where her challengers stand. · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jun 30filingLaszacs had no FEC reports filed through June 30, 2026
A race listing attributing figures to FEC records indicated that Matthew Laszacs had no reports filed with the FEC through June 30, 2026, providing no reported receipts, spending, or cash-on-hand figure for his campaign.
North Carolina's 2nd District Race 2026: Who's Running (NC-2) · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Classical Liberal Caucus organizationListed on iVoterGuide as reported by candidate; received after iVoterGuide deadline and not considered in panel evaluations. No date stated. ivoterguide.com
- Carolina Teachers Alliance organizationListed on iVoterGuide; received after iVoterGuide deadline and not considered in panel evaluations. No date stated. ivoterguide.com
Sources 4
- [1] North Carolina's 2nd District Race 2026: Who's Running (NC-2)(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
- [2] Raleigh lawmaker wants to hold Trump accountable. Where her challengers stand.(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [3] Matthew Laszacs iVoterGuide Profile(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
- [4] Matthew Laszacs - US House NC District 2(opens in a new tab) Aug 6, 2026