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

Howard Penny Jr.

RepublicanIncumbent

2026 race · North Carolina House District 53

99% chance of winning · race rated Solid R

1%99%

98% chance of winning · race rated Solid R

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

Current office
North Carolina House of Representatives, HD-53
Experience
State legislature

Links: Candidate list (source)

Opponents in 2026