Nigel Bristow
Nigel Bristow (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent North Carolina's 9th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]
Bristow completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Nigel Bristow was born in New York, New York. He earned a bachelor's degree from John Jay College in 1994. His career experience includes working as a law enforcement officer.[1]
Bristow has been affiliated with the following organizations:[1]
- Richmond County Local Re-entry Council
- Community Centers Coalition of Richmond County
- Ashley Chapel Community Center Coalition
- New Horizons of Richmond County
Elections
2026
See also: North Carolina's 9th Congressional District election, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for U.S. House North Carolina District 9
Incumbent Richard Hudson, Nigel Bristow, Lent Carr II, and Richard Ojeda are running in the general election for U.S. House North Carolina District 9 on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
![]() | Richard Hudson (R) | |
![]() | Nigel Bristow (D) ![]() | |
Lent Carr II (D) ![]() | ||
![]() | Richard Ojeda (D) |
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2024
See also: North Carolina's 9th Congressional District election, 2024
North Carolina's 9th Congressional District election, 2024 (March 5 Republican primary)
North Carolina's 9th Congressional District election, 2024 (March 5 Democratic primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House North Carolina District 9
Incumbent Richard Hudson defeated Nigel Bristow and Shelane Etchison in the general election for U.S. House North Carolina District 9 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Richard Hudson (R) | 56.3 | 210,042 |
![]() | Nigel Bristow (D) ![]() | 37.8 | 140,852 | |
![]() | Shelane Etchison (Independent) ![]() | 5.9 | 22,183 |
Total votes: 373,077 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Nigel Bristow advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 9.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 9
Incumbent Richard Hudson defeated Troy Tarazon in the Republican primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 9 on March 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Richard Hudson | 83.3 | 56,543 |
![]() | Troy Tarazon ![]() | 16.7 | 11,307 |
Total votes: 67,850 | ||||
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Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Nigel Bristow completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Bristow's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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|- As your Representative I will provide a moral agenda of fair and equal treatment for all people.
- As your Representative I have one job. That job is to make your life better. I intend to make your life better by enacting Legislation and providing funding that will enhance your quality of life.
- Congress was enacted to be the voice of the people. That voice has been silenced. I am running to return the people's voice to Congress. The Capitol is the People's House. Therefore, they should be represented by someone who has their best interests at heart and who listens to them. The people need a representative that identifies their needs and works together with other representatives regardless of their political affiliation in order to provide for all people.
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2024
Nigel Bristow completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Bristow's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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|- It is the duty iof congress to enact laws that influence the lives of all Americans. Congress's intent and purpose is to be the voice of the people.Some law makers have strayed away from that. If elected I will be your voice. I will listen to you and address your needs and serve your interest.
- I will identify the resources needed to address the needs and concerns of the community and apply what is needed to enhance the quality of life for all
- With me you will always get accountability and responsibility. I will make myself available to my constituents and serve with transparency.
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See also
2026 Elections
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