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

Kevin Thurman

Democratic

2026 race · North Carolina House District 53

1% chance of winning · race rated Solid R

1%99%

2% chance of winning · race rated Solid R

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

Past races on file
2 (0 won)

Links: Candidate list (source)

Electoral history

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

  1. 2024

    House of Representatives · HD-53 Nov 5, 2024

    D · 37.1% · 17,007 votes

    Lost
  2. 2022

    House of Representatives · HD-53 Nov 8, 2022

    D · 32.9% · 10,824 votes

    Lost

Opponents in 2026