2026 Democratic Primary candidates for NC Legislature
Amanda p.cook
NC House, Incumbent, District 60, Guilford County
Amanda Cook currently represents District 60, by appointment, and seeks to retain that seat. She is challenged by 3 candidates in the March 3, 2026 primary
rodney D pierce
NC House, Incumbent, District 27, Halifax, Northampton & Warren Counties.
Rodney Pierce won the seat by 85 votes in 2024. He is now challenged by his primary opponent from that election.
2024 WFD successful candidates for NC Legislature
Terence Everitt
NC Senate, District 18, Granville & Wake Counties
Our Representative for House District 35 is now running for NC Senate to protect abortion rights, support our schools, improve public safety & support North Carolina families in tough times.
Lisa Grafstein
NC Senate, Incumbent, District 13, Granville & Wake Counties
As a civil rights lawyer for nearly 30 years, and during my first term in the NC Senate, I have seen that we need to make fundamental changes if we want a healthier and more just society. I have worked on some of the most important issues we face, including healthcare, voting rights, economic justice and racial equality. I believe in public service and that we are here to make a difference.
Woodson Bradley
NC Senate, District 42, Mecklenburg County
Woodson is a mom, wife, business owner, community leader, volunteer, and upbeat Zumba instructor. She believes in building a robust economy with opportunity for all. She is committed to public schools, health care, civil rights, and equal rights for all North Carolinians. She is well-known and beloved in Mecklenburg County for her tireless community advocacy.
Dante Pittman
NC House, District 24, Wilson & Nash Counties
I am a proud homegrown product of Wilson County. After graduation from Wilson County Public Schools and UNC-Chapel Hill, I returned home to serve my community and dedicated to building bridges. I am focused on enhancing public education, creating more economic opportunities and expanding high quality healthcare access in order for families in eastern North Carolina to prosper.
Bryan Cohn
NC House, District 32, Granville & Vance Counties
Our community deserves a representative who understands our challenges and has the commitment and innovative ideas to address them. Our district's potential is limitless, but leadership is needed to unlock this potential through sensible and forward-thinking policies, I promise to be that leader, to listen to you, learn from you, and fight for you.
Beth Helfrich
NC House, District 98, Mecklenburg County
Beth Helfrich is a third-generation District 98 native and a proud graduate of the North Mecklenburg IB Program and Davidson College. After fifteen years working as a teacher and senior school administrator, Beth left the classroom in 2020 to launch her own writing company; serve her kids’ local public school as PTO President and a School Improvement Team member; and work part-time for her local, independent bookstore. She is an ardent champion of area nonprofits, small business, public schools and libraries, progressive causes, and cross-sector collaborations.
Lindsey Prather
NC House, Incumbent, District 115, Buncombe County
I have been an educator in NC public school system, community leader and public servant. I ran for the State House in 2022 to fight for Buncombe County and all who live the mountains and to protect what matters most to working families. In my first term I voted to expand Medicaid, protect voting rights and give every child a sound, basic education. I stood strong against the GOP's extreme 12-week abortion ban, private school voucher expansion and attempts to whitewash social studies curriculum. I am running to keep fighting for good government, quality education, access to healthcare and equality for all.