North Carolina's 8th Congressional District is represented by Mark Harris (Republican), who has held the seat since 2025. Harris has an overall VoteSee report card grade of C, voted in 100% of roll-call votes on bills this Congress, and votes with the Republican majority 90% of the time. The district includes Charlotte, Concord, and Indian Trail. It takes in all or part of 9 counties; the most populous parts are in Union County and Cabarrus County. About 765,000 people live in the district, and the median household income is $81,221.
Current Representative
Mark Harris (Republican) has represented North Carolina's 8th Congressional District since 2025.
VoteSee report card grade: C
Attendance in the 119th Congress: 100% of roll-call votes on bills
Incumbent Mark Harris is running for re-election. 3 candidates were on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot.
Mark Harris (Republican), incumbent: raised $1.2M, $411K cash on hand; VoteSee report card C; 100% attendance; votes with the Republican majority 90% of the time
Colby Watson (Democratic): raised $58K, $4K cash on hand
Members of Congress who previously represented North Carolina's 8th Congressional District. District lines are redrawn after each census, so earlier members may have represented a different area under this number.