2 candidates are tracked for North Carolina House District 15 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Phillip Shepard and Christopher Schulte. Candidate information follows official Onslow County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Phillip Shepard (Republican), Christopher Schulte (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Phillip Shepard 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, Phillip Shepard, is on the ballot.
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Republican Incumbent
Phillip Shepard is retired from civil service and serves as a minister, per his official legislative biography. He represents Onslow County and is serving his 8th term in the North Carolina House. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Democratic
Christopher Schulte is a psychology instructor who taught at Coastal Carolina Community College from 2008 to February 2026, per his Vote Smart candidate biography. He holds a master's degree in psychology from the University of North Texas and a bachelor's degree in psychology from Wright State University, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Who is running for North Carolina House District 15 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for North Carolina House District 15 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Phillip Shepard and Christopher Schulte. Candidate information follows official Onslow County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the North Carolina House District 15 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.
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Candidate roster from official Onslow County and state election office filings, last verified October 1, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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