Last updated May 21, 2026

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When is the North Carolina's 8th Congressional District election?

The election for United States Representative for North Carolina's 8th Congressional District in North Carolina's 8th Congressional District was held on March 3, 2026.

Election day: March 3, 2026
Status: Past
Winner: Colby Watson
Office: United States Representative for North Carolina's 8th Congressional District
Jurisdiction: North Carolina's 8th Congressional District
State: North Carolina
Branch: Legislative
Seats up: 1 seat

Who is running for United States Representative for North Carolina's 8th Congressional District?

2 candidates ran for United States Representative for North Carolina's 8th Congressional District in the March 3, 2026 election. Colby Watson won. See results below.

CWColby WatsonWonDemocratic PartyBusiness Owner47.9%
JOJesse OppenheimDemocratic PartyCandidate$314.1K

Results also list 1 candidate not in our roster: Kevin Clark (37.2%).

North Carolina's 8th Congressional District

U.S. House of Representatives North Carolina District 08