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North Carolina · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 2

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Deborah K. Ross Democratic · Incumbent Democratic U.S. Representative for North Carolina's 2nd District, serving since 2021 and seeking reelection in 2026. Full profile → Eugene F. Douglass Republican Republican Eugene F. Douglass challenges incumbent Rep. Deborah Ross in North Carolina's 2nd Congressional District in 2026. Full profile → Matthew Laszacs Libertarian Libertarian challenger Matthew Laszacs running for U.S. House NC District 2 in the November 2026 general election Full profile →

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IssueDeborah K. Ross
Democratic
Eugene F. Douglass
Republican
Matthew Laszacs
Libertarian
Economy & jobsSupports clean-energy jobs and opposes cancellation of offshore-wind projects Supports smaller government, lower taxes, and balanced budget Supports reducing federal regulations and taxes to grow the economy
HousingSupports federal action to expand housing affordability Supports deregulation and cheap energy to lower housing costs Opposes federal intervention in housing; supports tariff and regulatory relief
Health careSupports expanding access to affordable health care Supports Medicaid work requirements and tighter eligibility rules Supports patient choice, competition, and portable health savings accounts
ImmigrationSupports pathway to citizenship for Dreamers; opposes blank-check enforcement funding Supports strict immigration law enforcement and border security Supports border security combined with increased legal immigration
Abortion & reproductive rightsSupports reproductive freedom and women's right to make health care decisions Opposes abortion from conception; no taxpayer funding Personally opposes abortion but says government should not regulate it
EducationSupports public education, higher teacher pay, and student loan relief Supports local school control; opposes federal curriculum mandates Supports educational savings accounts and block grants; reduce federal role
Climate & energySupports clean energy investment to combat climate change Rejects urgent climate action; backs nuclear and gas over renewables Supports streamlining environmental regulations for housing
Crime & public safetySupports federal assistance to law enforcement and crime prevention Strongly supports protecting children from online sexual exploitation Supports ending qualified immunity, asset forfeiture, and drug prohibition
Taxes & budgetOpposes tax cuts for the wealthy paired with safety-net cuts Opposes higher taxes; supports spending cuts and smaller government Supports replacing federal income tax with a consumption tax
GunsSupports expanded background checks and gun violence prevention laws Opposes new gun restrictions; supports enforcing existing laws Supports federal constitutional carry and broad Second Amendment rights
Democracy & electionsSupports voting rights; opposes voter suppression measures Opposes voting without photo ID; supports Electoral College Supports Congress reclaiming Article I powers from the executive
Foreign policy & defenseOpposed funding for Trump administration's military action in Iran Supports allies against shared threats; views China and Islamist terror as major threats Supports Congress reclaiming war powers; backs strong national defense

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