Democrat Dr. Raymond Smith Wins North Carolina’s 3rd Congressional District Race
Democrat Dr. Raymond Smith has taken the lead in North Carolina's 3rd Congressional District race after provisional ballots were counted, prompting incumbent Greg Murphy to concede. Smith is now heading to Washington, D.C. to prepare for serving in Congress.
Wilmington, NC, November 11, 2026 — Democrat Dr. Raymond Smith has secured a victory in North Carolina’s 3rd Congressional District race following the final count of provisional ballots. The provisional ballots, which are cast when a voter’s eligibility is in question, were tallied, resulting in Dr. Smith taking the lead over incumbent Greg Murphy.
Following the updated results, Greg Murphy has conceded the race. Dr. Smith is now preparing to represent the district in Washington, D.C. Specific details regarding the vote count or the exact number of provisional ballots that influenced the outcome were not provided in the summary. The timeline for when these provisional ballots were counted was also not specified.
Dr. Smith is now slated to head to the nation’s capital to begin preparations for his term in Congress. The summary did not include details about the nature of these preparations or any immediate plans for his transition into office.
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