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Cabarrus County, North Carolina

North Carolina House District 73

2 candidates are tracked for North Carolina House District 73 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jonathan Almond and Thomas J. Monks. Candidate information follows official Cabarrus County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Jonathan Almond (Republican), Thomas J. Monks (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Jonathan Almond is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Party nominees were chosen at the March 3 primary (a second primary is held only when no one reaches 30 percent plus one); unaffiliated candidates qualified by petition. The field is the State Board of Elections' certified general-election candidate list (read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Jonathan Almond, is on the ballot.

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Jonathan Almond

Jonathan Almond

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Jonathan Almond works as a controller, per the NC General Assembly. He represents House District 73, covering Cabarrus County, and is serving his first term. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Thomas J. Monks

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Expanding access to affordable housing
  • Supporting small businesses
  • Ensuring high-quality public education and fair teacher pay

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Thomas J. Monks previously served as Director of Marketing and Partnerships at Anna Lotan PRO USA, managing national campaigns and business relationships, per his campaign site. He earned a bachelor's degree in communication with a public relations focus from Florida Gulf Coast University and moved to Concord, North Carolina permanently in 2015.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for North Carolina House District 73 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for North Carolina House District 73 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jonathan Almond and Thomas J. Monks. Candidate information follows official Cabarrus County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the North Carolina House District 73 election in North Carolina?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for North Carolina are on the North Carolina election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Cabarrus County ballot?

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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Cabarrus County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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North Carolina House District 83North Carolina District Court Judge, District 25, Seat 1North Carolina District Court Judge, District 25, Seat 2See all 17 Cabarrus County races
Candidate profiles
Jonathan Almond, full profileThomas J. Monks, full profileOfficial North Carolina election office