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Colby Watson

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Won the March 3, 2026 Democratic primary with 47.9% of the vote over two challengers.

Colby Watson is the Democratic nominee for North Carolina's 8th Congressional District, a small business owner from Indian Trail running on ending money in politics and lowering the cost of living.[4]

Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.

Positions on the issues

  • SupportsRaise taxes on high earners or corporations

    Says prosperity should not be reserved for those at the top and wants Congress to prioritize the middle class over the wealthy in tax and spending decisions.[5]

    “If elected, I would use that power to prioritize the middle class, working families, and small businesses, not the wealthy and well-connected.”
  • SupportsLoosen zoning rules to build more housing

    Points to families being repeatedly outbid by investment firms when trying to buy a first home as a problem needing a legislative response.[5]

    “Working families should never have to compete with corporate investors just to have a place to call home.”

In their words — priorities

  • Wants to end the influence of super PACs and corporate lobbyists in politics.[5]
  • Wants to address the cost-of-living crisis and growing wealth inequality by investing in communities, schools, healthcare, and infrastructure.[5]

Background

  • Born in Indian Trail, North Carolina, part of the 8th District; earned a high school diploma through homeschooling.[4]
  • Career experience includes working as a small business owner.[4]

Campaign money

Raised $40K · spent $37K · $2,343 cash on hand (through 2026-06-30) FEC filing ↗

Also on the ballot for this seat: Mark Harris, Bo Whitehead · Compare side by side

Sources cited in this profile

  1. 4.Colby Watson · Ballotpedia Reference
  2. 5.Colby Watson - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey Candidate's own words