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Cumberland County, North Carolina

North Carolina House District 45

One candidate is tracked for North Carolina House District 45 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Frances Jackson. Candidate information follows official Cumberland County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Frances Jackson (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Frances Jackson 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, Frances Jackson, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Frances Jackson

Frances Jackson

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Increase teacher pay and equitable school funding
  • Expand Medicaid and mental health services
  • Invest in infrastructure and workforce development

Per the NC House Democratic Caucus.

Biography

Frances Jackson is a transportation and community planner for Cumberland County and a transit analyst for the City of Fayetteville, holding a PhD in Public Policy and Administration from Walden University, per the NC House Democratic Caucus.

Next on your ballotNorth Carolina Superior Court Judge, District 14A, Seat 1

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Questions about this race

Who is running for North Carolina House District 45 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for North Carolina House District 45 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Frances Jackson. Candidate information follows official Cumberland County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the North Carolina House District 45 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 Cumberland County ballot?

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

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North Carolina Superior Court Judge, District 14B, Seat 1North Carolina Superior Court Judge, District 14C, Seat 1North Carolina District Court Judge, District 14, Seat 1See all 23 Cumberland County races
Candidate profiles
Frances Jackson, full profileOfficial North Carolina election office