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NC House District 97: 2026 election results

Called for Rhyne (R) by AP. Republicans held the seat. In 2024, on the same district lines, the Republican ran unopposed.

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Results

23 of 23 precincts reporting.
CandidatePartyVotesShareEarly votingElection DayMailProvisional
Heather RhyneRepublican25,49067.0%15,7239,5222450
Greg McBrydeDemocratic12,54533.0%9,2592,8734130
Total38,03524,98212,3956580

By county

The county the district covers, whole or in part, and its votes in this race. Lead is in points.

CountyRhyne (R)McBryde (D)OtherVotesLead
Lincoln67.0%33.0%–38,035Rhyne +34.0

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Unofficial results from the NC State Board of Elections, last updated Nov 6, 2026, 3:10pm. Results are final once the counties finish their canvass and the State Board certifies them. Votes by how they were cast are as the State Board reports them.