These candidates have filed for statewide or congressional elections with the State Board of Elections. The latest candidates to file are shown in bold; candidates who filed previously for the same office shown in lighter type.
STATEWIDE
LT. GOVERNOR
Hampton Dellinger, Democrat, Raleigh
STATE AUDITOR
Frederick Aikens, Democrat, Raleigh
Beth Wood, Democrat, Raleigh
NOTEWORTHY: The entry of Aikens, a retired legislative analyst, creates a Democratic primary between him and Beth Wood, a former employee of the auditor's office. The winner would likely face incumbent Republican Les Merritt, who has not filed yet.
SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION
Joe Johnson, Republican, Tryon
June St. Clair Atkinson, Democrat, Raleigh*
CONGRESSIONAL
U.S. HOUSE
Dean Stephens, Republican, Colerain, 1st District
G.K. Butterfield, Democrat, Wilson, 1st District*
Craig Weber, Democrat, Morehead City, 3rd District
Marshall Adame, Democrat, Jacksonville, 3rd District
Walter Jones, Republican, Farmville, 3rd District*
Joe McLaughlin, Republican, Jacksonville, 3rd District
Larry Kissell, Democrat, Biscoe, 8th District
Robin Hayes, Republican, Concord, 8th District*
Mel Watt, Democrat, Charlotte, 12th District*NOTEWORTHY: Weber's filing in the 3rd District ensures a Democratic primary between him and Marshall Adame of Jacksonville. The incumbent, Walter Jones, already has a challenger on the GOP side, Joe McLaughlin.
U.S. SENATE
Howard Staley, Democrat, Moncure
Duskin C. Lassiter, Democrat, Lexington
NOTEWORTHY: Staley is a Moncure podiatrist. His entry creates a Democratic primary in the U.S. Senate race. Staley has not previously held elected office.
N.C. COURT OF APPEALS (NONPARTISAN)
Dean R. Poirier, Mount Olive (Wynn seat)
N.C. SUPREME COURT
Suzanne Reynolds, Winston-Salem* INCUMBENT
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