Mark Harris
- Office sought
- U.S. House of Representatives
- District (or At-large)
- NC-8
- Party / affiliation
- Republican
- State
- NC
- Election date
- 2026-11-03
- Experience
- U.S. representative since 2025; pastor.
Biography
Candidate background
Mark Harris is the incumbent representative for NC-8 and a former pastor. His background includes leadership of the North Carolina Baptist Convention. He began serving in Congress in 2025.
Stated priorities
His campaign emphasizes border security, spending restraint, agriculture and parental authority in education. He supports tax reductions and domestic energy production.
- Incumbent in this race
- Yes
- Education
- Appalachian State University and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Summarized from The Election Hub and linked candidate information. Checked October 9, 2026. Campaign positions are attributed statements.
This congressional race covers part of the Charlotte region. Your street address determines your district.
Issue positions
Increase affordable housing funding
Not providedIncrease public transit investment
Not providedIncrease police department funding
Not providedExpand city climate programs
Not providedIncrease public school funding
Not providedLower local property taxes
Not providedExpand city support for small businesses
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