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New Hanover County, North Carolina

North Carolina House District 19

2 candidates are tracked for North Carolina House District 19 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Scott Nasiff and Charlie Miller. Candidate information follows official New Hanover County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Scott Nasiff (Democratic), Charlie Miller (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Charlie Miller 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, Charlie Miller, is on the ballot.

North Carolina › New Hanover County › North Carolina House District 19

Scott Nasiff

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Affordability
  • Clean water
  • Education and growth

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Scott Nasiff filed to run for District 19 in December 2025 and lives in Southport, per the state candidate filing list. His campaign has focused on affordability, clean water, education and growth, per his campaign site.

Charlie Miller

Charlie Miller

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Conservative governance and community leadership

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Miller is a Southport native who spent more than 33 years in law enforcement, retiring as chief deputy of the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office, per the campaign site. He also served 14 years on the Brunswick County Board of Education before his election to the North Carolina House in 2020, per the campaign site. As a legislator he founded the Law Enforcement Caucus, which has grown to more than 40 members, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for North Carolina House District 19 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for North Carolina House District 19 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Scott Nasiff and Charlie Miller. Candidate information follows official New Hanover County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the North Carolina House District 19 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 New Hanover County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official New Hanover County and state election office filings, last verified October 1, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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