North Carolina's 3rd Congressional District (NC-3)
Last updated · 6 sources
Greg Murphy, a Republican, has represented the district since 2019.
The district includes all or part of 11 counties (1 in part).
According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 760,895, a median household income of $64,452, and a median age of 36.1. Of residents 25 and older, 28.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Representative
U.S. Representative for North Carolina's 3rd District · Republican
2026 redistricting
North Carolina uses a new congressional map in 2026: Session Law 2025-95 (SB 249), enacted Oct 22, 2025.
The 2026 election for NC-3 uses the new map's NC-3; the map on this page shows the district as currently drawn (119th Congress).
2026 election
Murphy has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 5 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.
5 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 NC-3 race to the FEC.
Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
| Candidate | Party | Raised | Cash on hand | Through |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Murphy (incumbent) | Republican | $2,357,956 | $2,697,820 | Jun 30 |
| Allison Jaslow | Democratic | $273,731 | $0 | Mar 31 |
| Raymond Edward Smith Jr. | Democratic | $223,119 | $73,711 | Jun 30 |
| Chris Schulte | Democratic | $54,170 | $0 | Jun 30 |
| Austin Jay Ayers | Republican | $21 | $19 | Apr 14 |
Includes primary candidates; FEC filings do not record primary results. FEC race page
District profile
- Population
- 760,895
- Median household income
- $64,452
- Median age
- 36.1
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.2%
Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates
North Carolina senators
Ted BuddU.S. Senator for North Carolina · Republican
Thom TillisU.S. Senator for North Carolina · Republican
Neighboring districts
Sources
- District boundaries (Census Bureau cartographic boundary file, 119th Congress) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- Counties by district (Census Bureau relationship file) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- District profile (Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- congress-legislators (member data, CC0) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- 2026 congressional map
- Candidates and totals (Federal Election Commission) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026