Raymond Smith
Candidate · U.S. House · North Carolina
Democrat · Challenger35%
Party to win · Kalshi, Oct 27, 2026
Running for
OfficeU.S. House
SeatNorth Carolina, district 3
AgainstGreg Murphy (R), incumbent
ElectionNov 3, 2026 · 7 days
StandingChallenger
BallotDirectory listing
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The district
NC-3 · North Carolina
Roster checked Sep 29, 2026. Listed as: Ex-State Rep., Ex-Wayne County School Board Member & Educator.
The campaign · in their wordsraymondesmithjr.com · read Oct 19, 2026 ↗
Plank 1 · campaign site
Quality, Accessible Healthcare
“In Congress, Raymond will work to build a healthcare system that brings down costs, expands access, and makes quality care affordable for more people.”
Plank 2 · campaign site
Infrastructure for the 21st Century
“Raymond will fight for our fair share of project funding and investment.”
Plank 3 · campaign site
Protecting our Veterans and Military Families
“In Congress, he will work across the aisle to ensure America's veterans and soldiers get the benefits and respect they deserve.”
Page titles and first lines from the campaign's own site, unedited. 8 pages read.
Where They Stand
Statement estimateNo votes yet, so this is read from the campaign’s own words, on the same scale as a member’s record.
Overall
not enough to place
No placement
Issue · by emphasisLeftCenterRightReadTalks about
The race · North Carolina House, district 3 · 7 days out
Greg MurphyRepublican · incumbent · Right 29 from statements65%Raymond SmithDemocrat · challenger35%29
One of the two has no placement yet · hollow = estimate, solid = record
Money · FEC through Sep 30, 2026
$344k
Raised
$300k
From individuals
Named donors · gifts over $200
$171k
Itemized · 57% of individual
259
Named donors
70%
Itemized from North Carolina
By occupation
$79k
$8k
$8k
$7k
$6k
By state
$118k
$7k
$7k
$6k
$6k
The FEC doesn't name donors who give under $200, so their gifts count in Raised but not Itemized.
In their own words
“build a healthcare system that brings down costs, expands access, and makes quality care affordable for more people”
“the federal government still plays a critical role in general funding, special education, and protecting civil rights”
“Raymond will fight for our fair share of project funding and investment... such as broadband internet access, as well as major investments in floodwater resilience and prevention.”
On the ballot with them · North Carolina, Nov 3, 2026
NC Senate · open seat
Roy Cooper (D) · 97%
vs. Michael Whatley (R) · 4%
NC-1
Don Davis (D) · 83%
vs. Laurie Buckhout (R) · 18%
NC-2
Deborah Ross (D) · 98%
vs. Gene Douglass (R) · 1%
NC-4
Valerie Foushee (D) · 95%
vs. Mahesh "Max" Ganorkar (R) · 5%
NC-5
Virginia Foxx (R) · 85%
vs. Chuck Hubbard (D) · 14%
NC-6
Addison McDowell (R) · 87%
vs. Cyril Jefferson (D) · 12%
Statement estimate · odds are a market close, not a poll
Raymond Smith
Candidate · U.S. House · North Carolina
Democrat · Challenger35%
Party to win · Kalshi
Oct 27, 2026 snapshot
7
Days to Nov 3
vs. Murphy (R), inc.
The campaign · in their wordsRead Oct 19, 2026 ↗
Plank 1
Quality, Accessible Healthcare
“In Congress, Raymond will work to build a healthcare system that brings down costs, expands access, and makes quality care affordable for more people.”
Plank 2
Infrastructure for the 21st Century
“Raymond will fight for our fair share of project funding and investment.”
Plank 3
Protecting our Veterans and Military Families
“In Congress, he will work across the aisle to ensure America's veterans and soldiers get the benefits and respect they deserve.”
Page titles and first lines from the campaign's site, unedited · raymondesmithjr.com
Where They Stand
EstimateNo votes yet, so this is read from the campaign’s own words.
OverallNo placement yet
Smith, estimateTake the quiz →
Issue · by emphasisRead · talks about
TradeL-lean 15
L-lean, 15 points from center
Health careLeans left
Leans left
EducationLeans left
Leans left
The race · NC-3 · 7 days out
Greg MurphyRepublican · incumbent · Right 29 from statements65%Raymond SmithDemocrat · challenger35%29
Hollow = estimate from statements · solid = voting record
Money · FEC through Sep 30, 2026
Raised, 2026
From individuals
Itemized · 57% of individual
Named donors
The FEC doesn't name donors who give under $200, so their gifts count in Raised but not Itemized.
In their own words
“build a healthcare system that brings down costs, expands access, and makes quality care affordable for more people”
“the federal government still plays a critical role in general funding, special education, and protecting civil rights”
“Raymond will fight for our fair share of project funding and investment... such as broadband internet access, as well as major investments in floodwater resilience and prevention.”
On the ballot with them · North Carolina
NC Senate · open seatCooper (D) vs. Whatley (R)97% · 4%NC-1Davis (D) vs. Buckhout (R)83% · 18%NC-2Ross (D) vs. Douglass (R)98% · 1%NC-4Foushee (D) vs. Ganorkar (R)95% · 5%NC-5Foxx (R) vs. Hubbard (D)85% · 14%NC-6McDowell (R) vs. Jefferson (D)87% · 12%
All 15 North Carolina races →Statement estimate · odds are a market close, not a poll