Marcus Pearson
Marcus D. Pearson (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent North Carolina's 10th Congressional District. He lost in the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026.
Biography
Marcus D. Pearson earned a bachelor's degree from Winston-Salem State University in 2018. His career experience includes working as an educator. He previously interned with the Indianapolis Colts and worked with the Billings Outlaws.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: North Carolina's 10th Congressional District election, 2026
General election
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General election for U.S. House North Carolina District 10
Incumbent Pat Harrigan, Ashley Bell, and Steven Feldman are running in the general election for U.S. House North Carolina District 10 on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
 | Pat Harrigan (R) | |
 | Ashley Bell (D)  | |
 | Steven Feldman (L) | |
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 10
The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 10 on March 3, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ashley Bell | 47.3 | 19,369 |
 | West Caudle | 15.6 | 6,391 | |
 | Harry Morley | 11.4 | 4,659 | |
 | Marcus D. Pearson | 9.9 | 4,045 | |
 | Mir Yarfitz | 9.6 | 3,922 | |
 | Ralph Scott Jr. | 6.3 | 2,584 | |
| Total votes: 40,970 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 10
Incumbent Pat Harrigan defeated Matthew Sin in the Republican primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 10 on March 3, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Pat Harrigan | 87.7 | 46,181 |
| Matthew Sin | 12.3 | 6,485 | ||
| Total votes: 52,666 | |||
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Libertarian primary election
The Libertarian primary election was canceled. Steven Feldman advanced from the Libertarian primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 10.
Endorsements
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2024
See also: North Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 72
Incumbent Amber Baker won election in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 72 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Amber Baker (D) | 100.0 | 31,479 |
| Total votes: 31,479 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 72
Incumbent Amber Baker defeated Marcus D. Pearson in the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 72 on March 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Amber Baker | 76.2 | 6,052 |
| Marcus D. Pearson | 23.8 | 1,892 | |
| Total votes: 7,944 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Pearson in this election.
Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Marcus D. Pearson did not complete Ballotpedia's 2026 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign website
Pearson's campaign website stated the following:
Education
The education in America means putting students first by focusing on strong academics, supporting great teachers, and ensuring every child—regardless of zip code—has access to a high-quality education. That starts with teaching the basics like reading, math, and civics without political agendas, raising teacher pay, promoting career and technical education, and holding all schools accountable for results. It's about practical solutions, not bureaucracy—so every student can succeed in the classroom and beyond.
National Security
Protecting our nation means more than just military strength—it means preparing for the threats of today and tomorrow. We need to strengthen cyber defenses, safeguards critical infrastructure, and ensures our armed forces are equipped for modern challenges. We need to secure our borders with smart, effective policies, invest in intelligence and counterterrorism, and protect Americans from emerging threats like disinformation and cyberattacks. By rebuilding global alliances and prioritizing resilience at home, we can keep America safe, strong, and prepared for whatever comes next.
Economy
We will strengthen America’s economy by unleashing innovation, investing in infrastructure, supporting small businesses, and creating good-paying jobs—without burdening consumers or businesses with harmful tariffs. Our approach focuses on expanding access to new markets, boosting American competitiveness through smart policy, and building resilient supply chains at home. By fostering fair competition and reducing unnecessary costs, we can grow the economy from the bottom up and the middle out—making prosperity achievable for every American.
Immigration
We need a smarter, stronger, and more compassionate approach to immigration and border security. That means investing in 100% scanning technology at ports of entry to stop fentanyl and other dangerous drugs before they reach our communities—because technology is more effective than a wall. It means giving Customs and Border Protection the resources, training, and pay they deserve, so they can do their jobs safely and effectively. It means finally creating a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers and long-term residents who have contributed to our country, paid taxes, and built their lives here. And it means hiring more judges and staff to clear the asylum backlog, ensuring fairness and efficiency in our immigration system. This is a balanced plan that keeps our nation safe, honors our values, and secures our future.
— Marcus D. Pearson's campaign website (February 12, 2026)
2024
Marcus D. Pearson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Pearson's responses.
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- Fixing our Public Education system
- Reproductive rights for women is a right not a privilege
- Access healthcare should be available for all.
2. Healthcare
2. Empathy and Understanding
3. Problem-Solving Skills
2. Advocacy
2. Agriculture Committee
3. Veterans Affairs Committee
4. Commerce and Economic Development Committee
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on January 29, 2024
