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North Carolina · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 3

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Greg Murphy Republican · Incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Greg Murphy, M.D., represents North Carolina's 3rd District and is seeking re-election in November 2026. Full profile → Daniel Cavender Libertarian Libertarian candidate for NC-3 in 2026; Marine Corps veteran and fire protection technician from Lexington, NC Full profile → Raymond Smith Democratic Democratic nominee Dr. Raymond E. Smith Jr. challenges Rep. Greg Murphy in North Carolina's 3rd Congressional District in 2026. Full profile →

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IssueGreg Murphy
Republican
Daniel Cavender
Libertarian
Raymond Smith
Democratic
Economy & jobsSupports tax relief, reduced spending, and economic growth no sourced position Prioritizes lowering household costs, ending tariffs, and supporting working families
HousingLinks housing shortage to immigration; supports deregulation to increase supply no sourced position Supports affordable housing as a priority for working families
Health carePrioritizes affordable, accessible healthcare; opposes insurance abuses no sourced position Supports expanding ACA, Medicaid, and rural healthcare access
ImmigrationSupports strict enforcement; opposes paths to legal status for undocumented immigrants no sourced position Opposes ICE operations in local communities
Abortion & reproductive rightsSupports born-alive infant protections; anti-abortion voting record no sourced position no sourced position
EducationSupports school choice and parental rights in education no sourced position Supports strong public education with federal funding and local control
Climate & energySupports all-of-the-above energy approach; backs domestic energy independence no sourced position Supports domestic energy production and competition
Crime & public safetySupports police funding and measured reform; opposes defund the police no sourced position no sourced position
Taxes & budgetSupports extending 2017 tax cuts and cutting government waste no sourced position Supports removing tariffs on food; restore ACA tax credits
GunsOpposes expanded background check legislation; defends Second Amendment Supports broad Second Amendment rights; opposes all gun laws no sourced position
Democracy & electionsSupported objecting to 2020 electoral votes; claimed election fraud occurred no sourced position Opposes excluding press; supports accountability of White House
Foreign policy & defenseSupports military action to prevent Iran nuclear weapon; backs strong defense no sourced position Opposes unauthorized Iran war; supports negotiated ceasefire

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