North Carolina District 3
Tue, Nov 3 · Sitting member, elected on the old lines Gregory F. Murphy Republican since Sep 2019
3 candidates. Sorted by most raised, FEC through Oct 14.
- Lines for 2026
- Redrawn. 36.4% of residents were in a different district in 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 3 candidates
More about this race
Candidates on the ballot
- Raymond SmithDemocratic
- Gregory F. MurphyIncumbentRepublican
- Daniel CavenderLibertarian
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2024 US House margin
- D 15+ pts
- D 5 to 15 pts
- D under 5 pts
- R under 5 pts
- R 5 to 15 pts
- R 15+ pts
- Other winner
- No data
Show these districts as a list (14)
- North Carolina District 1· New lines for 2026, old result not shown
- North Carolina District 2· Deborah K. Ross (D), Democratic by 34.7 points, 2024
- North Carolina District 3· New lines for 2026, old result not shown
- North Carolina District 4· Valerie P. Foushee (D), Democratic by 45.7 points, 2024
- North Carolina District 5· Virginia Foxx (R), Republican by 19.0 points, 2024
- North Carolina District 6· Addison P. McDowell (R), Republican by 38.4 points, 2024
- North Carolina District 7· David Rouzer (R), Republican by 17.2 points, 2024
- North Carolina District 8· Mark Harris (R), Republican by 19.2 points, 2024
- North Carolina District 9· Richard Hudson (R), Republican by 18.5 points, 2024
- North Carolina District 10· Pat Harrigan (R), Republican by 19.3 points, 2024
- North Carolina District 11· Chuck Edwards (R), Republican by 13.6 points, 2024
- North Carolina District 12· Alma S. Adams (D), Democratic by 48.0 points, 2024
- North Carolina District 13· Brad Knott (R), Republican by 17.2 points, 2024
- North Carolina District 14· Tim Moore (R), Republican by 16.2 points, 2024
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Official results for North Carolina
History (25 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 320,841
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2025)
US House, North Carolina District 3, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGregory F. MurphyWon Republican 248,27677.4% LibertarianGheorghe Cormos Libertarian 72,56522.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 248,898
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2025)
US House, North Carolina District 3, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGregory F. MurphyWon Republican 166,52066.9% DemocraticBarbara D Gaskins Democratic 82,37833.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 362,552
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, North Carolina District 3, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGregory F. MurphyWon Republican 229,80063.4% DemocraticDaryl Farrow Democratic 132,75236.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 187,901
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, North Carolina District 3, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWalter B JonesWon Republican 187,901100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 323,701
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, North Carolina District 3, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWalter B JonesWon Republican 217,53167.2% DemocraticErnest T Reeves Democratic 106,17032.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 205,597
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, North Carolina District 3, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWalter B JonesWon Republican 139,41567.8% DemocraticMarshall Adame Democratic 66,18232.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 309,885
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, North Carolina District 3, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWalter B JonesWon Republican 195,57163.1% DemocraticErik Anderson Democratic 114,31436.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 199,304
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, North Carolina District 3, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWalter B JonesWon Republican 143,22571.9% DemocraticJohnny G Rouse Democratic 51,31725.7% LibertarianDarryl Holloman Libertarian 4,7622.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 306,050
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, North Carolina District 3, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWalter B JonesWon Republican 201,68665.9% DemocraticCraig Weber Democratic 104,36434.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 144,977
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, North Carolina District 3, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWalter B JonesWon Republican 99,51968.6% DemocraticCraig Weber Democratic 45,45831.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 243,090
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, North Carolina District 3, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWalter B JonesWon Republican 171,86370.7% DemocraticRoger A Eaton Democratic 71,22729.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 144,934
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, North Carolina District 3, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWalter B JonesWon Republican 131,44890.7% LibertarianGary Goodson Libertarian 13,4869.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 198,455
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, North Carolina District 3, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWalter B JonesWon Republican 121,94061.4% DemocraticLeigh Harvey McNairy Democratic 74,05837.3% LibertarianDavid F Russell Libertarian 2,4571.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 134,912
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, North Carolina District 3, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWalter B JonesWon Republican 83,52961.9% DemocraticJon Williams Democratic 50,04137.1% LibertarianChris Nubel Libertarian 1,3421.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 188,579
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, North Carolina District 3, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWalter B Jones JrWon Republican 118,15962.7% DemocraticGeorge Parrott Democratic 68,88736.5% OtherEdward Downey Other 1,5330.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 137,477
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, North Carolina District 3, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWalter B Jones JrWon Republican 72,46452.7% DemocraticH Martin Lancaster Democratic 65,01347.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 187,050
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, North Carolina District 3, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticH Martin LancasterWon Democratic 101,73954.4% RepublicanTommy Pollard Republican 80,75943.2% LibertarianMark Jackson Libertarian 4,5522.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 141,535
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, North Carolina District 3, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticH Martin LancasterWon Democratic 83,93059.3% RepublicanDon Davis Republican 57,60540.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 95,323
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, North Carolina District 3, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticH Martin LancasterWon Democratic 95,323100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 110,868
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, North Carolina District 3, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMartin LancasterWon Democratic 71,46064.5% RepublicanGerald B Hurst Republican 39,40835.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 156,281
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, North Carolina District 3, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharles O WhitleyWon Democratic 100,18564.1% RepublicanDanny G Moody Republican 56,09635.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 108,473
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, North Carolina District 3, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharles O WhitleyWon Democratic 68,93663.6% RepublicanEugene "Red" McDaniel Republican 39,04636.0% LibertarianMarshall Sprague Libertarian 4910.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 124,255
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1980)
US House, North Carolina District 3, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharles O WhitleyWon Democratic 84,86268.3% RepublicanLarry J Parker Republican 39,39331.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 76,602
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1980)
US House, North Carolina District 3, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharles WhitelyWon Democratic 54,45271.1% RepublicanWillard Jackson Blanchard Republican 22,15028.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 112,282
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1980)
US House, North Carolina District 3, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharles WhitleyWon Democratic 77,19368.7% RepublicanWillard J "Jack" Blanchard Republican 35,08931.3%
1976 to 2024: MIT Election Data and Science Lab, U.S. House 1976-2024, retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns; not an official source
North Carolina District 3 was redrawn for 2026, so every row here ran on older lines and covers different territory. The map in force, by state
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