Election 2026: Candidate Interviews
During major election cycles, PBS North Carolina's public affairs team sits down for in-depth conversations with candidates running for elected office in North Carolina. PBS North Carolina has invited major party candidates to a one-on-one interview with State Lines host and executive producer Kelly McCullen. Interviews are scheduled throughout the summer and early fall.
NewCandidates for NC Supreme Court Associate Justice Seat 1: Anita Earls (D) & Sarah Stevens (R)
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Meet the Democratic and Republican candidates for the NC Supreme Court Associate Justice Seat 1. (12m 38s)
NewCandidates for NC Court of Appeals Judge Seat 1: John Arrowood (D) & Michael Byrne (R)
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Meet the Democratic and Republican candidates for the NC Court of Appeals Judge Seat 1. (11m 54s)
Kimberly Hardy, Democratic Candidate for NC’s 7th Congressional District
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An interview with Kimberly Hardy, Democratic candidate for NC’s 7th Congressional District (2026). (14m 16s)
Cyril Jefferson, Democratic Candidate for NC’s 6th Congressional District
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An interview with Cyril Jefferson, Democratic candidate for NC’s 6th Congressional District (2026). (13m 42s)
Addison McDowell, Republican Candidate for NC’s 6th Congressional District
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An interview with Addison McDowell, Republican candidate for NC’s 6th Congressional District (2026). (14m 11s)
Jamie Ager, Democratic Candidate for NC’s 11th Congressional District
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An interview with Jamie Ager, Democratic candidate for NC’s 11th Congressional District (2026). (14m)
Alma Adams, Democratic Candidate for NC’s 12th Congressional District
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An interview with Alma Adams, Democratic candidate for NC’s 12th Congressional District (2026). (15m 19s)
Tim Moore, Republican Candidate for NC’s 14th Congressional District
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An interview with Tim Moore, Republican candidate for NC’s 14th Congressional District (2026). (14m 46s)
Mark Harris, Republican Candidate for NC’s 8th Congressional District
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An interview with Mark Harris, Republican candidate for NC’s 8th Congressional District (2026). (15m 27s)
Lakesha Womack, Democratic Candidate for NC’s 14th Congressional District
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An interview with Lakesha Womack, Democratic candidate for NC’s 14th Congressional District (2026). (14m 56s)
Don Davis, Democratic Candidate for NC’s 1st Congressional District
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An interview with Don Davis, Democratic Candidate for NC’s 1st Congressional District (2026). (14m 22s)
Valerie Foushee, Democratic Candidate for NC’s 4th Congressional District
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An interview with Valerie Foushee, Democratic candidate for NC’s 4th Congressional District (2026). (14m 2s)
Mahesh Ganorkar, Republican Candidate for NC’s 4th Congressional District
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An interview with Mahesh Ganorkar, Republican Candidate for NC’s 4th Congressional District (2026). (14m 55s)
Deborah Ross, Democratic Candidate for NC’s 2nd Congressional District
An interview with Deborah Ross, Democratic candidate for NC’s 2nd Congressional District (2026). (14m 3s)
Richard Ojeda, Democratic Candidate for NC’s 9th Congressional District
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An interview with Richard Ojeda, Democratic candidate for NC’s 9th Congressional District (2026). (15m 5s)
Raymond Smith Jr., Democratic Candidate for NC’s 3rd Congressional District
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An interview with Raymond Smith, Democratic candidate for NC’s 3rd Congressional District (2026). (15m)
Paul Barringer, Democratic Candidate for NC’s 13th Congressional District
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An interview with Paul Barringer, Democratic candidate for NC’s 13th Congressional District (2026). (15m 2s)
Pat Harrigan, Republican Candidate for NC’s 10th Congressional District
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An interview with Pat Harrigan, Republican candidate for NC’s 10th Congressional District (2026). (15m 31s)
Jack Codiga, Republican Candidate for NC’s 12th Congressional District
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An interview with Jack Codiga, Republican candidate for NC’s 12th Congressional District (2026). (14m 52s)
Eugene Douglass, Republican Candidate for NC’s 2nd Congressional District
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An interview with Eugene Douglass, Republican candidate for NC’s 2nd Congressional District (2026). (14m 1s)
Ashley Bell, Democratic Candidate for NC’s 10th Congressional District
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An interview with Ashley Bell, Democratic candidate for NC’s 10th Congressional District (2026). (13m 32s)
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