2026 General Election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026

North Carolina House District 7

2 candidates, listed alphabetically.

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Candidates

Mark Speed

Democratic

Work: Franklin County commissioner

Mark Speed has served on the Franklin County Board of Commissioners since his appointment in 2017. Mark Speed ran for Senate District 11 in 2022.

Sources for Speed

Mark Speed candidate profile (Branch, Facts summarized from a public page (not copied))

Cory Thornton

Republican

Work: Partner, Louisburg Recycling; owner, Raynor Group real estate; Marine Corps veteran

Cory Thornton is a partner in Louisburg Recycling and owns the Raynor Group real estate firm and Thornton Family Investments; he was previously chief operating officer of Frigi-Temp. Cory Thornton served three years in the U.S. Marine Corps and holds an MBA from the Jack Welch Management Institute; this is his first run for public office.

Sources for Thornton

Cory Thornton 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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Candidate lists: As of Wednesday, October 14, 2026.

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