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U.S. House · NC-07 · Democratic candidate · 2026

Kim Hardy

Democratic candidate for North Carolina's 7th Congressional District

A social worker and Fayetteville State professor focused on better wages, healthcare access, strong public schools, and southeastern North Carolina’s resilience.

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DistrictNC-07
OfficeCongress
ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where Kim stands.

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Raising Wages and Overtime

  • Supports a higher federal minimum wage, closing loopholes that deny overtime, and eliminating taxes on workers’ tips

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Growing Small Town Economies

  • Wants small business loan assistance, better rail and port logistics, and investment programs that help small towns grow

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Protecting Coastal Communities and Water

  • Supports clean drinking water, stormwater infrastructure, coastal resilience, and accessible FEMA assistance after disasters

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Expanding Affordable Healthcare Access

  • Supports Medicare and Medicaid, affordable insurance premiums, lower prescription prices, and research on maternal and infant health

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Protecting Public School Resources

  • Wants to protect special education, Head Start, Title I, and career education funding while repairing aging school buildings

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Building Careers and Clean Energy

  • Supports local training and innovation hubs, pre-apprenticeships, and faster permitting for credible clean energy projects

Record and background

Record & experience.

  1. Since 2016

    Experience

    Social work professor

    Teaches social work at Fayetteville State University.

  2. Since 2023

    Experience

    State party second vice chair

    Serves as the North Carolina Democratic Party’s second vice chair, advocating for communities and voting participation.

  • Experience

    School social worker

    Worked with students and families in schools.

  • Accomplishment

    Completed a 30-county listening tour

    Visited thirty Eastern North Carolina counties to hear residents’ concerns as part of her statewide leadership work.

  • Accomplishment

    Food and school supply drives

    Worked with students to hold community drives providing food and school supplies.

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