Colby Watson

Office sought: U.S. House of Representatives
District (or At-large): NC-8
Party / affiliation: Democratic
State: NC
Election date: 2026-11-03
Experience: Business owner with federal contracting experience.

Biography

Candidate background

Colby Watson is a Union County native and small-business owner seeking the NC-8 House seat. Election Hub reports that he built a business with his brother employing more than 50 people.

Stated priorities

His platform addresses corporate purchases of homes, medical debt, children’s education and agriculture. He pledges to decline corporate and foreign-interest lobbying money and avoid stock trading while in Congress.

Incumbent in this race: No

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.

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Issue positions

Allow more housing density

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Increase affordable housing funding

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Increase public transit investment

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Increase police department funding

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Expand city climate programs

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Increase public school funding

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Lower local property taxes

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Expand city support for small businesses

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