Jim Harris (North Carolina)
Jim Harris (Democratic Party) is running for election to the North Carolina House of Representatives to represent District 16. Harris is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. The Democratic primary for this office on March 3, 2026, was canceled.
Elections
2026
See also: North Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 16
Incumbent Carson Smith Jr. (R) and Jim Harris (D) are running in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 16 on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
 | Carson Smith Jr. (R) | |
| Jim Harris (D) | ||
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Democratic primary
The Democratic primary scheduled for March 3, 2026, was canceled. Jim Harris (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 16 without appearing on the ballot.
Republican primary
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 16
Incumbent Carson Smith Jr. (R) defeated Joshua Patti (R) in the Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 16 on March 3, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Carson Smith Jr. | 76.4 | 6,352 |
| Joshua Patti | 23.6 | 1,957 | ||
| Total votes: 8,309 | |||
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Campaign finance
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Campaign themes
2026
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
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