3 candidates are tracked for North Carolina House District 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Diannia Bright, Steve Tyson and Angela Humphries. Candidate information follows official Craven County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Diannia Bright (Democratic), Steve Tyson (Republican), Angela Humphries (Libertarian) meet on the November 3 ballot; Steve Tyson 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.
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This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Steve Tyson, is on the ballot.
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Democratic
Per the campaign site.
Diannia Bright is the Democratic candidate for North Carolina House District 3 in Craven County. Bright has worked more than 22 years as a special education teacher and was named Special Education Teacher of the Year for Lenoir County Public Schools for the 2021 to 2022 school year, per the campaign site.
Republican Incumbent
Per the campaign site.
Tyson is a licensed general contractor and real estate broker who has owned a small business for more than 35 years, per the campaign site. Tyson served as a Craven County commissioner for 12 years, including two terms as chairman, and is an Army veteran, per the campaign site. Tyson lives in the greater New Bern area, per the campaign site.
Libertarian
Per the campaign site.
Angela Humphries is the Libertarian candidate for North Carolina House District 3 in Craven County. Humphries lives in New Bern and works as an activist and community organizer for NC School Choice; District 3 is Humphries's first campaign for public office, per the Branch Politics candidate guide.
Who is running for North Carolina House District 3 in 2026?
3 candidates are tracked for North Carolina House District 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Diannia Bright, Steve Tyson and Angela Humphries. Candidate information follows official Craven County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the North Carolina House District 3 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 Craven County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Craven County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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