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Union County, North Carolina

North Carolina House District 68

2 candidates are tracked for North Carolina House District 68 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: David Willis and Derek Warriner. Candidate information follows official Union County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

David Willis (Republican), Derek Warriner (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; David Willis 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, David Willis, is on the ballot.

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David Willis

David Willis

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Chairs committees on education and the state's education budget
  • Supports tax relief for farm and fishing families
  • Supports expanded flexibility and accountability for charter schools

Per the campaign site.

Biography

David Willis has represented North Carolina House District 68 in Union County since 2021, per the campaign site. Willis is an Appalachian State University graduate who built a local preschool business after working in manufacturing, banking and finance, per the campaign site.

Derek Warriner

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Prohibiting political donations from corporations doing business in North Carolina
  • Making groceries, healthcare, housing, and childcare more affordable
  • Increasing public school funding and teacher compensation

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Derek Warriner is a healthcare executive with 15 years in the industry, currently at Riverain Technologies after previously working at Philips Healthcare, per his campaign site. He holds a finance degree from Santa Clara University and has volunteered with Common Heart, Meals on Wheels, and Big Brothers Big Sisters.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for North Carolina House District 68 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for North Carolina House District 68 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: David Willis and Derek Warriner. Candidate information follows official Union County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the North Carolina House District 68 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 Union County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Union County and state election office filings, last verified October 2, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Also on your ballot
Union County Board of CommissionersUnion County Board of Commissioners (Unexpired Term)Union County Board of Education At-LargeSee all 17 Union County races
Candidate profiles
David Willis, full profileDerek Warriner, full profileOfficial North Carolina election office