Two More Republicans Lose Congressional Seats in North Carolina
North Carolina is on track to send 11 Democrats to Washington in 2027, flipping the delegation from a 10-4 Republican majority as provisional ballots tighten in two Republican-held districts. Greg Murphy trails Raymond Smith by 293 votes in the eastern district after a 2025 redraw manipulated district lines, while Virginia Foxx still trails Chuck Hubbard by 335 votes in the 5th. The late-counted ballots and district realignment appear to have disrupted incumbents’ margins, signaling a broader shift in the state’s congressional balance. The outcome underlines the fragility of incumbency amid redistricting and continued contest over vote tallies, with final results pending certification.
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Greg Murphy trails challenger Raymond Smith by 293 votes in North Carolina's eastern district after provisional ballots were counted, contributing to the GOP losses in the state.
Virginia Foxx, a longtime House Rules Committee Chair, trails Democrat Chuck Hubbard by 335 votes following the counting of provisional ballots in the 5th district.
In October 2025, the eastern district was redrawn to add more Republican voters to the neighboring 1st district, a move that preceded the late vote counts and shifts in incumbents' fortunes.
Overall, the state is poised to send 11 Democrats to Washington in 2027, flipping the delegation from a 10-4 Republican majority to a Democratic majority.
Murphy issued a statement congratulating Raymond Smith and expressing disappointment at not continuing his service, emphasizing prior work on veterans, farmers, and affordability.
Breitbart News highlighted several so-called accidental winners among defeated Republican incumbents, including Richard Ojeda and Lakesha Womack, citing anecdotes and past actions tied to their campaigns.
The coverage reflects ongoing uncertainties in vote counting across all 100 counties and suggests broader implications for North Carolina’s political landscape in the upcoming congressional session.