§1Candidates
Why this matters: Every candidate the state lists for this race on the November ballot, in the state's own order.
§2Side by side
Why this matters: The same facts for every candidate, in the same order. Where we found nothing for a candidate, the cell says so — that means we didn't find it in public sources, not that it doesn't exist.
| Fact | Lakesha Womack | Tim Moore |
|---|---|---|
| Party on the ballot | Democratic Party1, | Republican Party1, |
| Status | Challenger | Incumbent4 |
| Raised | $59,183 through October 14, 20265 | $2,091,455 through October 14, 20266 |
| Cash on hand | $4,7935 | $1,093,1416 |
| Outside spending | Not found in the public sources we checked | $168,448 for · $0 against7 |
| Federal spending levels | Her issues page says federal spending should come with strong oversight and accountability, with priority for investments that deliver measurable results, and that she opposes wasteful spending and politically motivated budget cuts.8 | His campaign website says that on the House Financial Services and Budget committees he stands up for fiscal responsibility, along with smarter regulation and support for working families and local economies.9 |
Issues only one candidate has addressed
By candidate, in ballot order. We found nothing public from the other candidates in this race on these issues.
Lakesha Womack — 11 issues
- Abortion lawHer priorities page lists protecting reproductive freedom among her health care commitments.10
- Federal minimum wageHer issues page says she supports raising the federal minimum wage.8
- Small business loans and programsHer issues page says she would widen small businesses' access to capital through community development financial institutions and community-based lenders, give them more chances at federal contracts, back technical assistance and entrepreneurship programs, and ease regulatory barriers she considers unnecessary while keeping protections for workers and consumers.8
- TariffsHer issues page says one housing priority is to address higher construction and material costs that it attributes to tariffs and supply-chain disruptions.8
- Student loan forgivenessHer issues page says she supports affordable higher education and relief for student debt.8
- Child care costsHer priorities page says her economic mobility agenda includes supporting working families with child care.10
- Paid family and medical leaveHer priorities page says her economic mobility agenda includes supporting working families with paid leave.10
- Foreign aidRestore or increase foreign aid, including programs cut in 2025Her issues page says she supports restoring and strengthening an independent U.S. Agency for International Development, protecting money for maternal health, access to contraceptives and worldwide public health programs, and opposing cuts to humanitarian and development assistance that it calls politically motivated.8
- Health insurance systemKeep the current mix of private and public coverage, including the ACAHer issues page says she would protect and strengthen the Affordable Care Act, back limits on out-of-pocket costs and on prescription drug costs, push for full funding for rural hospitals and community health centers, and oppose policies that move health care costs onto working families.8
- Federal disaster aid (FEMA)Her issues page says she would work to ensure FEMA and other disaster-relief dollars reach communities promptly.8
- High-speed internet accessHer issues page says she supports expanding rural broadband access.8
Tim Moore — 3 issues
- Voter IDHis campaign website lists, among results under his leadership in the state legislature, that North Carolina enforced voter ID protections.9
- State and local role in immigration enforcementRequire full cooperation, with penalties for places that limit itHis campaign website lists, among results under his leadership in the state legislature, that North Carolina outlawed sanctuary cities.9
- State income taxCut rates or move to a single flat rateHis campaign website lists, among results under his leadership in the state legislature, the largest personal income tax cut in the state's history.9
Issue statements are drafted by AI from the public sources cited, and only cover what each candidate has said publicly.