FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Libertarian Party Announces Slate of Candidates for Federal, State, and Local Offices

The Libertarian Party is proud to announce its slate of candidates running for federal, state, and local offices in the upcoming 2026 election. These candidates represent a principled commitment to individual liberty, limited government, fiscal responsibility, and the protection of civil rights across North Carolina and the nation. Each of these candidates will provide voters a choice that is a rejection of the uniparty that perpetuates excessive spending, centralized power, and erosion of individual liberties.

Federal Offices

• U.S. Senate: Shannon W. Bray
• U.S. House of Representatives, District 01: Tom Bailey
• U.S. House of Representatives, District 02: Matthew Laszacs
• U.S. House of Representatives, District 03: Daniel Cavender
• U.S. House of Representatives, District 04: Guy Meilleur
• U.S. House of Representatives, District 05: Robert B. Luffman
• U.S. House of Representatives, District 07: Maad Abu-Ghazalah
• U.S. House of Representatives, District 10: Steven Feldman
• U.S. House of Representatives, District 11: Travis Groo
• U.S. House of Representatives, District 13: Steven Swinton

North Carolina State Senate

• District 08: Tim White
• District 10: Kevin Terrett
• District 11: Gavin Bell
• District 16: Jonathan D. Miller
• District 17: Patrick J. Bowersox
• District 18: Brad Hessel

North Carolina House of Representatives

• District 003: Angela Humphries
• District 011: Matthew Kordon
• District 025: Nick Taylor
• District 030: Ray Ubinger
• District 034: Ed George
• District 039: Wayne Cockrell
• District 040: Lucas Everett Jones
• District 053: Christopher Sessions
• District 056: Matthew P. Clements

Local Offices

• Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners: Thomas Hill
• City of Lincolnton City Council, Ward Three: Jedi Lykins
• Lincoln County Sheriff: Anthony Huss
• New Hanover County Board of Commissioners: Bob Drach
• Rockingham County Board of Commissioners: R. Michael Jordan
• Stanly County Board of Commissioners, At-Large: Melvin B. Poole

"These candidates offer voters a clear alternative to the status quo," said LPNC Chair, Ryan Brown. "Libertarians believe North Carolinians deserve more freedom, more accountability, and more respect for their rights than they currently receive from entrenched political interests."

Voters interested in learning more about Libertarian candidates and principles are encouraged to engage with local party organizations and follow campaign announcements throughout the election cycle.

For media inquiries or further information, please contact Rob Yates at [email protected].

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Libertarian Party of North Carolina
Libertarian Party of North Carolina (lpnc.org)

Ryan Brown
LPNC Chair
Libertarian Party of North Carolina
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Rob Yates
Communications Director and Acting Press Secretary
Libertarian Party of North Carolina
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