2026 Elections · North Carolina

North Carolina's 5th Congressional District Candidates 2026

See every declared 2026 U.S. House candidate running in this North Carolina congressional district, with FEC campaign finance and where they stand on the issues.

Source:FECUpdated Oct 19, 2026Report a correction

Who is running in North Carolina's 5th Congressional District in 2026?

Virginia Foxx (Republican), Chuck Hubbard (Democratic) and Robert B. Luffman (Libertarian).

  • Virginia FoxxRepublicanIncumbent✓ Verified
    $2.1M raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
    See Virginia Foxx's sponsored bills →
  • Chuck HubbardDemocratic✓ Verified
    $793K raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
  • Robert B. LuffmanLibertarian✓ Verified
    • Positions sourced

Where they stand

Sources under every entry. Sentences are AI-written from the linked source.

Where they differ: Virginia Foxx supports economic growth through workforce development and has voted yea on bills supporting technology use, capital access, and privacy protections 12. She also supports affordable healthcare with patient choice, opposes Medicare for All, and votes yea on acts improving rural care and Medicaid protections 56. Chuck Hubbard supports building an economy that works for all by raising the minimum wage and expanding affordable housing to address rising costs 34. He also supports expanding access to affordable healthcare with a government option and proposes negotiating lower healthcare and prescription drug costs 78. Robert B. Luffman says federal immigration law needs updating, noting Congress has not revised it since 1996 11.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 18, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueVirginia FoxxRepublicanChuck HubbardDemocraticRobert B. LuffmanLibertarian
Economy & Jobs

Foxx supports economic growth through workforce development and legislation that helps workers build skills for 21st century jobs.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 11, 2026AI-written

Foxx votes yea on multiple bills supporting technology use, capital access, privacy protections, and reauthorization acts related to economic and financial measures.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Hubbard supports building an economy that works for all by bringing back good-paying jobs, supporting small businesses, and strengthening agriculture while addressing rising costs and raising the minimum wage.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Hubbard proposes raising the minimum wage and expanding affordable-housing investment to address the rising cost of living.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: Virginia Foxx supports economic growth through workforce development and legislation that helps workers build skills for 21st century jobs 1. She has voted yea on multiple bills supporting technology use, capital access, privacy protections, and reauthorization acts related to economic and financial measures 2. Chuck Hubbard supports building an economy that works for all by bringing back good-paying jobs, supporting small businesses, and strengthening agriculture while addressing rising costs and raising the minimum wage 3. He proposes raising the minimum wage and expanding affordable-housing investment to address the rising cost of living 4.
Healthcare

Foxx supports affordable healthcare with patient choice, opposes Medicare for All, and advocates for lowering costs, increasing access, and protecting vulnerable populations.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 11, 2026AI-written

Foxx votes yea on acts reauthorizing healthcare programs, improving rural care, Medicaid protections, lowering premiums, and supporting patients and communities.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Hubbard supports expanding access to affordable healthcare, including a government option to lower costs and improve rural health infrastructure, and protecting Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security benefits.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Hubbard proposes negotiating lower healthcare and prescription drug costs as part of his affordability agenda.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Where they differ on Healthcare: Virginia Foxx supports affordable healthcare with patient choice, opposes Medicare for All, and advocates for lowering costs, increasing access, and protecting vulnerable populations 1. She votes yea on acts reauthorizing healthcare programs, improving rural care, Medicaid protections, lowering premiums, and supporting patients and communities 2. Chuck Hubbard supports expanding access to affordable healthcare, including a government option to lower costs and improve rural health infrastructure, and protecting Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security benefits 3. He proposes negotiating lower healthcare and prescription drug costs as part of his affordability agenda 4.
Immigration

Foxx supports securing borders, upholding immigration laws, and protecting national security while reforming the immigration system to work for families, workers, employers, and taxpayers.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 11, 2026AI-written

Foxx votes yea on multiple immigration-related bills including securing America, supporting Homeland Security, deporting fraudsters, and stopping illegal entry, but votes nay on a national emergency resolution.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Luffman says federal immigration law needs updating, noting Congress has not revised it since 1996.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Immigration: Virginia Foxx supports securing borders, upholding immigration laws, and protecting national security while reforming the immigration system to work for families, workers, employers, and taxpayers 1. She voted yea on multiple immigration-related bills including securing America, supporting Homeland Security, deporting fraudsters, and stopping illegal entry, but voted nay on a national emergency resolution 2. Robert B. Luffman says federal immigration law needs updating, noting Congress has not revised it since 1996 3.
Public Safety & Crime

Foxx supports the Second Amendment right of all Americans to keep and bear arms to defend themselves and their loved ones and opposes government infringement on these rights.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 11, 2026AI-written

Foxx votes yea on bills enhancing prison staff safety, protecting privacy, supporting veterans' gun rights, cashless bail reporting, and keeping violent offenders off streets.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Hubbard stands up for equal justice for every community and fights against attacks on minority and LGBTQ communities.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Luffman supports marijuana legalization along with rollback and expungement of past marijuana-related criminal records.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Public Safety & Crime: Virginia Foxx supports the Second Amendment right to bear arms and opposes government infringement on these rights 1. She voted in favor of bills enhancing prison staff safety, protecting privacy, supporting veterans' gun rights, cashless bail reporting, and keeping violent offenders off the streets 2. Chuck Hubbard advocates for equal justice for every community and opposes attacks on minority and LGBTQ communities 3. Robert B. Luffman supports marijuana legalization and the rollback and expungement of past marijuana-related criminal records 4.
Abortion

Foxx supports banning elective abortion on developed unborn children capable of feeling pain and ending federal funding of the abortion industry.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 11, 2026AI-written

Hubbard supports protecting a woman’s right to choose and believes abortion is a medical procedure that should be decided between a patient and doctor without government interference.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Where they differ on Abortion: Virginia Foxx supports banning elective abortion on developed unborn children capable of feeling pain and ending federal funding of the abortion industry 1. Chuck Hubbard supports protecting a woman’s right to choose and believes abortion is a medical procedure that should be decided between a patient and doctor without government interference 2.
Taxes & Government Spending

Foxx fights to rein in wasteful spending and increase transparency and accountability among federal bureaucrats.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 11, 2026AI-written

Foxx votes yea on tax relief for fraud victims, AGOA extension, budget resolutions, continuing appropriations, and related appropriations acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Hubbard supports shifting the tax base more to rich people and wealthy corporations to address economic inequality and support working families.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Hubbard opposes cutting Social Security benefits or raising the retirement age, proposing instead to eliminate the payroll tax cap for high earners.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Where they differ on Taxes & Government Spending: Virginia Foxx fights to rein in wasteful spending and increase transparency and accountability among federal bureaucrats 1. She votes yea on tax relief for fraud victims, AGOA extension, budget resolutions, continuing appropriations, and related appropriations acts 2. Chuck Hubbard supports shifting the tax base more to rich people and wealthy corporations to address economic inequality and support working families 3. He opposes cutting Social Security benefits or raising the retirement age, proposing instead to eliminate the payroll tax cap for high earners 4.
Energy & Environment

Foxx votes yea on disapproving EPA rule, marine conservation, battlefield protection, and HEATS Act, but votes nay on diesel emissions reduction and fuel retailer choice acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Foreign Policy & Defense

Foxx prioritizes strengthening national security as a critical constitutional role of the federal government.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 11, 2026AI-written

Foxx votes nay on resolutions directing troop removal from Iran and Lebanon, but yea on defense authorization, veterans clinic naming, and FISA amendments.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Hubbard says any significant military action against Iran must be fully debated and authorized by Congress under Article I.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Where they differ on Foreign Policy & Defense: Virginia Foxx prioritizes strengthening national security as a critical constitutional role of the federal government 1. She voted against resolutions directing troop removal from Iran and Lebanon, and voted in favor of defense authorization, veterans clinic naming, and FISA amendments 2. Chuck Hubbard states that any significant military action against Iran must be fully debated and authorized by Congress under Article I 3.

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Economy & Jobs?

Virginia Foxx supports economic growth through workforce development and legislation that helps workers build skills for 21st century jobs. She has voted yea on multiple bills supporting technology use, capital access, privacy protections, and reauthorization acts related to economic and financial measures. Chuck Hubbard supports building an economy that works for all by bringing back good-paying jobs, supporting small businesses, and strengthening agriculture while addressing rising costs and raising the minimum wage. He proposes raising the minimum wage and expanding affordable-housing investment to address the rising cost of living.

How do the candidates differ on Healthcare?

Virginia Foxx supports affordable healthcare with patient choice, opposes Medicare for All, and advocates for lowering costs, increasing access, and protecting vulnerable populations. She votes yea on acts reauthorizing healthcare programs, improving rural care, Medicaid protections, lowering premiums, and supporting patients and communities. Chuck Hubbard supports expanding access to affordable healthcare, including a government option to lower costs and improve rural health infrastructure, and protecting Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security benefits. He proposes negotiating lower healthcare and prescription drug costs as part of his affordability agenda.

How do the candidates differ on Immigration?

Virginia Foxx supports securing borders, upholding immigration laws, and protecting national security while reforming the immigration system to work for families, workers, employers, and taxpayers. She voted yea on multiple immigration-related bills including securing America, supporting Homeland Security, deporting fraudsters, and stopping illegal entry, but voted nay on a national emergency resolution. Robert B. Luffman says federal immigration law needs updating, noting Congress has not revised it since 1996.

How do the candidates differ on Public Safety & Crime?

Virginia Foxx supports the Second Amendment right to bear arms and opposes government infringement on these rights. She voted in favor of bills enhancing prison staff safety, protecting privacy, supporting veterans' gun rights, cashless bail reporting, and keeping violent offenders off the streets. Chuck Hubbard advocates for equal justice for every community and opposes attacks on minority and LGBTQ communities. Robert B. Luffman supports marijuana legalization and the rollback and expungement of past marijuana-related criminal records.

How do the candidates differ on Abortion?

Virginia Foxx supports banning elective abortion on developed unborn children capable of feeling pain and ending federal funding of the abortion industry. Chuck Hubbard supports protecting a woman’s right to choose and believes abortion is a medical procedure that should be decided between a patient and doctor without government interference.

How do the candidates differ on Taxes & Government Spending?

Virginia Foxx fights to rein in wasteful spending and increase transparency and accountability among federal bureaucrats. She votes yea on tax relief for fraud victims, AGOA extension, budget resolutions, continuing appropriations, and related appropriations acts. Chuck Hubbard supports shifting the tax base more to rich people and wealthy corporations to address economic inequality and support working families. He opposes cutting Social Security benefits or raising the retirement age, proposing instead to eliminate the payroll tax cap for high earners.

How do the candidates differ on Foreign Policy & Defense?

Virginia Foxx prioritizes strengthening national security as a critical constitutional role of the federal government. She voted against resolutions directing troop removal from Iran and Lebanon, and voted in favor of defense authorization, veterans clinic naming, and FISA amendments. Chuck Hubbard states that any significant military action against Iran must be fully debated and authorized by Congress under Article I.