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Colby Watson
Democratic nominee for U.S. House, North Carolina’s 8th District
$0
in backing from the pro-Israel PACs we track, 2016–2026
Colby Watson is the Democratic nominee for U.S. House in North Carolina’s 8th District on November 3, 2026, against Mark Harris (R, inc.). Backed by AIPAC or allied pro-Israel PACs: $0 (2016–2026).
Not a member of Congress: this page covers Colby Watson’s 2026 race. Members of Congress and governors have a page with their votes as well (the full list); this one isn’t counted in the site’s totals or lists.
Where the campaign’s money comes from
Colby Watson’s campaign has raised $57,590 in the 2026 election cycle through October 14, 2026, and had $4,158 in cash on hand at the end of that period.
- Individual donors$27,380
- The candidate’s own money and loans$25,460
- Political party committees$3,000
- PACs and other committees$1,750
From donors who gave over $200: $11,980 after refunds, in gifts through October 14, 2026; 99% from North Carolina, 1% from other states. Top states: North Carolina $11,830 (99%), California $150 (1%). 33 donors. The FEC lists a gift by donor once the donor has given more than $200 (bulk file as of October 25, 2026; each gift counted once, refunds subtracted, no donor named).
Totals the campaign reported to the FEC (individual donors are not named). Reports lag: the latest one covers the period shown. FEC candidate page: H6NC08202 (2026 reports).
Money from the pro-Israel PACs we track
None of the pro-Israel PACs we track gave to Colby Watson’s campaign committees or reported outside spending for or against them in 2016–2026, in the FEC filings we read.
The race
- November 3, 2026. On the ballot: Colby Watson (Democratic); Mark Harris (Republican, incumbent); Bo Whitehead (Green)
- Incumbent: Mark Harris (R)
- Rating: Solid RAverage of 7; Likely R to Solid R
- North Carolina 8th District 2026: who’s running
- Every North Carolina race on the 2026 ballot
- Campaign site
How to vote in North Carolina
Early voting: Oct 15 – Oct 31. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
- Dates and locations in North Carolina
- Check your registration on North Carolina’s election website
- Registration and ballot deadlines on Vote.gov for North Carolina
Ballots already cast in North Carolina: 1,544,673 (early in person and by mail, accepted, as of Oct 24; NC State Board of Elections): 41% of 2022 midterm turnout in North Carolina (3,790,202) · 20% of registered voters in North Carolina · up 37% from the same point in 2022 in North Carolina (1,127,026 by Oct 29, 2022, 10 days before that election) · by party registration in North Carolina: Democrats 41%, Republicans 24%, others 35%
About Colby Watson
Each line links its source. Background and endorsements are in our words; positions are quoted word for word from the source shown (the campaign’s or an official site, a questionnaire, or Colby Watson quoted in the news). Sources checked October 25, 2026. Listing an endorsement or a statement is not this site’s endorsement.
Background
- Small business owner for more than a decade. · colbyforcongress.com (source for Small business owner for more than a decade.) (archived copy of the source for Small business owner for more than a decade.)
- Earned a high school diploma through homeschooling. · colbyforcongress.com (source for Earned a high school diploma through homeschooling.) (archived copy of the source for Earned a high school diploma through homeschooling.)
Stated positions
- Israel and Gaza: No statement found (looked at colbyforcongress.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 1); October 25, 2026).
- Campaign finance and super PACs: “Support a constitutional amendment to overturn the effects of Citizens United.” 2026 · colbyforcongress.com (source for Campaign finance and super PACs statement) (archived copy of the source for Campaign finance and super PACs statement)
- Health care: “Healthcare should be about healing people, not maximizing profits.” 2026 · colbyforcongress.com (source for Health care statement) (archived copy of the source for Health care statement)
- Labor: No statement found (looked at colbyforcongress.com (checked for Labor, page 1); October 25, 2026).
- Immigration: “We need a secure border, modern technology, sufficient personnel, and an immigration system that is organized, efficient, and fair.” 2026 · colbyforcongress.com (source for Immigration statement) (archived copy of the source for Immigration statement)
- Housing: “Stop Wall Street firms and large institutional investors from buying up our neighborhoods.” 2026 · colbyforcongress.com (source for Housing statement) (archived copy of the source for Housing statement)
Where this comes from
The same FEC ledger as every page on the site (how we count), read for each FEC candidate ID Colby Watson has used:
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Questions and answers
Has Colby Watson been backed by AIPAC?
No. Colby Watson has had no backing from AIPAC's PAC or its super PAC, United Democracy Project, or from the other pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
How much pro-Israel PAC backing has Colby Watson had?
$0 from the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
Where do these figures come from?
They come from FEC filings.