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North Carolina · North Carolina House District 53 · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Christopher Sessions

Libertarian

2026 race · North Carolina House District 53

Solid R

1%99%

Solid R

2%98%
● Kevin Thurman● Howard Penny Jr.INCAlso: Christopher Sessions (L)
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Background

Past races on file
1 (0 won)

Links: Candidate list (source)

Electoral history

Earlier races in North Carolina, newest first, matched by name in the results archive.

  1. 2024

    State Senate · SD-10 Nov 5, 2024

    L · 3.6% · 4,351 votes

    Lost

Opponents in 2026