North Carolina · North Carolina's 3rd District · Updated Oct 16, 2026
Raymond Smith Jr.
Democratic
Former state representative from the 21st district (2019–2023), and candidate for North Carolina's 4th Senate district in 2022 and nominee in 2024
2026 race · North Carolina's 3rd District
15% chance of winning · race rated Likely R
25% chance of winning · race rated Lean R
● Raymond Smith Jr.● Greg MurphyINC
Background
- Experience
- State legislature
- Past races on file
- 1 (1 won)
Links: Wikipedia · FEC filings · Candidate list (source)
Electoral history
Earlier races in North Carolina, newest first, matched by name in the results archive.
- 2018Won
House of Representatives · HD-21 Nov 6, 2018
D · 52.6% · 12,041 votes
Fundraising
- Raised
- $223.1K
- From individuals
- $186.2K
- Spent
- $137.5K
- Cash on hand
- $73.7K
Money: FEC, through Jun 30, 2026.
Opponents in 2026
- Greg MurphyRepublicanIncumbent