Who Is Running in North Carolina Congressional District 3rd in 2026?
Last updated: March 2, 2026
Gregory Murphy
(Incumbent)Economy
HighCongressman Gregory Murphy supported the Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 7148) in January 2026, noting its inclusion of community development and defense funding for his district. He also introduced the SECURE Minerals Act, aimed at supporting domestic critical mineral supply chains, stabilizing prices, and bolstering domestic production and extraction.
Immigration
MediumResearch pending more substantial sources.
Healthcare
HighGregory Murphy voted against H.R. 6703, the "Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act," and supports President Trump's healthcare policies. He criticizes health insurance companies for prioritizing profits over patient care, stating that "greedy insurers are squeezing patients" and advocates for competition to reduce costs and lower premiums. He actively supports breaking up vertically integrated healthcare monopolies and also worked with NCDHHS to secure $213 million for NC Rural Health.
Democratic Candidate
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| Issue | Gregory Murphy |
|---|---|
| Economy | Congressman Gregory Murphy supported the Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 7148) in January 2026, noting its inclusion of community development and defense funding for his district. He also introduced the SECURE Minerals Act, aimed at supporting domestic critical mineral supply chains, stabilizing prices, and bolstering domestic production and extraction. High |
| Immigration | Research pending more substantial sources. Medium |
| Healthcare | Gregory Murphy voted against H.R. 6703, the "Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act," and supports President Trump's healthcare policies. He criticizes health insurance companies for prioritizing profits over patient care, stating that "greedy insurers are squeezing patients" and advocates for competition to reduce costs and lower premiums. He actively supports breaking up vertically integrated healthcare monopolies and also worked with NCDHHS to secure $213 million for NC Rural Health. High |
| Climate & Energy | Gregory Murphy voted in favor of the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act and the Don’t Mess With My Home Appliances Act in 2026, indicating a position against certain energy and appliance regulations. He received a 0% score from the League of Conservation Voters in 2024, with a lifetime score of 8%, reflecting a stance divergent from environmental advocacy groups. He is also listed among representatives in the International Conservation Caucus Foundation Group publication. Medium |
| Abortion & Reproductive Rights | Gregory Murphy voted in favor of the Right to Contraception Act, a bill intended to protect access to contraception. He also supported the Women's Health Protection Act, which aims to protect the federal right to abortion. Additionally, Murphy backed the Ensuring Women’s Right to Reproductive Freedom Act to safeguard the right to travel for abortion care. Low |
| Foreign Policy | Congressman Gregory Murphy supported the Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024, which provided $60.1 billion in security assistance to Ukraine. He also opposed the Israel Security Assistance Support Act, which would have bypassed existing laws for aid to Israel, a stance positively scored by Foreign Policy for America. Murphy backed the FY26 Department of Defense appropriations package, including a 3.8% troop pay raise and $174 billion for procurement, and expressed strong opposition to Iran's nuclear ambitions, stating the U.S. cannot allow the threat of Islamic jihadi ideology to have a devastating weapon. High |
| Education | Research pending more substantial sources. Low |
| Gun Policy | Research pending more substantial sources. Low |
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