2026 midterms · North Carolina · November 3
North Carolina’s 8th District race 2026
Who’s running for U.S. House in North Carolina’s 8th District on November 3, 2026: Colby Watson (D), Mark Harris (R, incumbent) and Bo Whitehead (Green). Now held by Mark Harris (R). Forecasters: Solid R (average of 7; range Likely R to Solid R).
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| Race | Rating | Democrats | Republicans | Others on the ballot | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina 8 | Solid R Average of 7; Likely R to Solid R Each forecaster for North Carolina 8
| Colby Watson | Mark Harris (inc.) | Bo Whitehead (Green) |
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Questions and answers
Who is running for U.S. House in North Carolina’s 8th District in 2026?
On the November 3, 2026 ballot: Colby Watson (D), Mark Harris (R, incumbent) and Bo Whitehead (Green).
When is the 2026 election for U.S. House in North Carolina’s 8th District?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Who is favored in the 2026 race for U.S. House in North Carolina’s 8th District?
The nonpartisan forecasters we track rate it Solid R on average (7 forecasters; their ratings range from Likely R to Solid R). These are their ratings, not our prediction.
How do I vote in North Carolina?
Check your registration on North Carolina’s election website and the registration deadlines on Vote.gov; both are linked on this page.
Where this comes from
Candidates as of October 9, 2026, from state election offices, news reports and Ballotpedia’s candidate lists; independent and minor-party candidates may not be complete. Ratings are the average of up to seven nonpartisan forecasters, read from the tables Wikipedia editors keep of them: how we average them and each forecaster’s own pages. Backing is contributions plus outside spending for a candidate by the pro-Israel PACs we track, from FEC filings (method). Results, on election night, only from AP or official sources. Found an error? Tell us.