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North Carolina's 8th Congressional District
Results updated Nov 7, 1:00 AM ET
Mark Harris (Republican) was re-elected in North Carolina's 8th Congressional District in 2026, defeating Colby Watson 50.4% to 48.6%.
| Representative-elect | Mark Harris (R), re-elected |
|---|---|
| Current representative | Mark Harris (R), through January 3, 2027 |
| District lines | Unchanged for 2026 |
| Partisan lean (PVI) | R+10 |
| PoliGov final forecast | Safe R · Colby Watson <1%, Mark Harris >99% |
2026 results
Called
| Candidate | Vote | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Harris (R) | 50.4% | 147,094 |
| Colby Watson (D) | 48.6% | 141,915 |
| Bo Whitehead (G) | 1.0% | 2,890 |
93% of the expected vote counted. Vote counts are unofficial until certified.
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Results and race calls: civicAPI, updated Nov 7, 1:00 AM ET. Vote counts are unofficial until certified.