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North Carolina's 8th Congressional District (NC-8)

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Mark Harris, a Republican, has represented the district since 2025.

The district includes all or part of 9 counties (3 in part).

According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 765,329, a median household income of $81,221, and a median age of 39.8. Of residents 25 and older, 35% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Representative

Official portrait of Mark Harris, U.S. Representative for North Carolina's 8th District
Mark Harris

U.S. Representative for North Carolina's 8th District · Republican

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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-8 uses the new map's NC-8; the map on this page shows the district as currently drawn (119th Congress).

Source · All 2026 redistricting changes

2026 election

Harris has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 4 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.

4 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 NC-8 race to the FEC.

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Candidates for NC-8 in 2026 who reported raising money to the FEC
CandidatePartyRaisedCash on handThrough
Mark Harris (incumbent)Republican$1,019,134$517,853Jun 30
Mark HarrisRepublican$1,019,134$517,853Jun 30
Jesse OppenheimDemocratic$314,099$49,313Jun 30
Colby WatsonDemocratic$39,569$2,343Jun 30

Includes primary candidates; FEC filings do not record primary results. FEC race page

District profile

Population
765,329
Median household income
$81,221
Median age
39.8
Bachelor's degree or higher
35%

Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

North Carolina senators

  • Official portrait of Ted Budd, U.S. Senator for North Carolina
    Ted Budd

    U.S. Senator for North Carolina · Republican

  • Official portrait of Thom Tillis, U.S. Senator for North Carolina
    Thom Tillis

    U.S. Senator for North Carolina · Republican

Neighboring districts

  • NC-6 · Addison McDowell (R)
  • NC-7 · David Rouzer (R)
  • NC-9 · Richard Hudson (R)
  • NC-12 · Alma Adams (D)
  • NC-14 · Tim Moore (R)
  • SC-5 · Ralph Norman (R)
  • SC-7 · Russell Fry (R)

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