2026 General Election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026

North Carolina House District 20

2 candidates, listed alphabetically.

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Candidates

Tim Merrick

Democratic

Work: Retired chiropractor and executive leadership consultant; school board member

Tim Merrick is a retired chiropractor and executive leadership consultant who has also owned a small business. Tim Merrick was elected to the school board in 2024.

Sources for Merrick

Tim Merrick candidate profile (Branch, Facts summarized from a public page (not copied))

Dane Scalise

Republican

Work: Attorney; New Hanover County commissioner

Dane Scalise is an attorney and has served as a New Hanover County commissioner for more than three years. Dane Scalise holds a law degree from the UNC School of Law.

Sources for Scalise

Dane Scalise candidate profile (Branch, Facts summarized from a public page (not copied))

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Candidate list and race details

Candidate List Grouped by Contest, 11/03/2026 general election (federal and state) (North Carolina State Board of Elections, Public record)

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