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North Carolina · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 8

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Mark Harris Republican · Incumbent Republican incumbent Rep. Mark Harris seeks re-election to North Carolina's 8th Congressional District in 2026. Full profile → Bo Whitehead Green Bo Whitehead is the Green Party candidate for U.S. House NC-8 in 2026, running against incumbent Republican Mark Harris. Full profile → Colby Watson Democratic Democrat Colby Watson challenges GOP incumbent Mark Harris for North Carolina's 8th Congressional District seat in 2026. Full profile →

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IssueMark Harris
Republican
Bo Whitehead
Green
Colby Watson
Democratic
Economy & jobsSupports free enterprise, low taxes, and deregulation Supports $25 minimum wage and expanded worker protections Supports small businesses, manufacturing, and skilled-trades investment
Housingno sourced position no sourced position Supports expanding homeownership, opposes Wall Street neighborhood buyouts
Health careSupports expanding veteran healthcare access and reducing VA delays Supports universal healthcare and childcare Supports patient-centered care, lower drug costs, antitrust enforcement
ImmigrationSupports strict border security and opposes unchecked immigration Supports abolishing ICE and overhauling immigration system Supports secure borders with compassionate, targeted enforcement
Abortion & reproductive rightsStrongly opposes abortion; supports laws protecting unborn children Supports better and safer reproductive health options for women no sourced position
Educationno sourced position no sourced position Supports strong public schools, higher teacher pay, parental choice
Climate & energySupports domestic energy independence to lower costs Supports renewable energy, green infrastructure, and data center moratorium Supports clean energy and data center environmental accountability
Crime & public safetySupports law and order, border security, opposing asylum for criminals Opposes license plate readers; supports prison reform and anti-trafficking efforts Supports funding police, fighting fentanyl, and mental-health crisis response
Taxes & budgetSupports low taxes, reduced spending, and pro-growth tax policy Supports redirecting national resources away from billionaires to communities no sourced position
GunsStrongly opposes any restrictions on Second Amendment rights no sourced position Supports Second Amendment rights for law-abiding Americans
Democracy & electionsSupports proof-of-citizenship and photo ID requirements for federal voting no sourced position Supports campaign finance reform and anti-corruption measures
Foreign policy & defenseSupports strong military, deterrence against adversaries, voted for FY27 NDAA Supports ending wars, genocides, and foreign aid Opposes forever wars; supports congressional war powers and human rights

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