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U.S. House · NC-03 · Democratic candidate · 2026

Raymond Smith Jr.

Democratic candidate for North Carolina's 3rd Congressional District

A Goldsboro educator, Army veteran, and former state legislator focused on rural healthcare, public schools, and Eastern North Carolina’s infrastructure.

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DistrictNC-03
OfficeCongress
ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where Raymond stands.

Campaign position

Cleaning Up Congress

  • Supports campaign finance reform, overturning Citizens United, and banning stock trading by members of Congress

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Lowering Household Costs

  • Prioritizes lower grocery, housing, and healthcare costs alongside job creation and investment in local infrastructure

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Expanding Rural Healthcare

  • Supports a more affordable healthcare system and greater access to quality care in Eastern North Carolina’s rural communities

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Building Modern Infrastructure

  • Wants federal investment in broadband access and flood prevention so Eastern North Carolina can strengthen its economy

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Supporting Military Families

  • Proposes improvements to VA care, more childcare for military families, and action on inadequate housing at military bases

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Strengthening Public Schools

  • Supports federal education funding, special education, and civil rights protections while respecting local control of schools

Record and background

Record & experience.

  1. 2016

    Experience

    Wayne County school board

    Won an at-large seat and served as vice chairman, advocating for students and addressing overcrowding.

  • Experience

    State legislator

    Represented Wayne and Sampson counties, serving on education, finance, veterans, transportation, and appropriations committees.

  • Experience

    Army combat veteran

    Served as a military policeman in the Gulf War and in the Army Reserve.

  • Accomplishment

    Paratransit cost savings

    Oversaw Wayne County’s shift to locally managed paratransit and reduced excessive costs for taxpayers.

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