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North Carolina · North Carolina House District 48 · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Ralph Carter

Republican

2026 race · North Carolina House District 48

6% chance of winning · race rated Likely D

94%6%

20% chance of winning · race rated Likely D

80%20%
● Garland PierceINC● Ralph Carter
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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

    House of Representatives · HD-48 Nov 5, 2024

    R · 48.1% · 17,453 votes

    Lost

Opponents in 2026