Six candidates are running in the Republican primary election for North Carolina’s 8th Congressional District on March 5, 2024. Three lead in noteworthy endorsements, media attention, and fundraising: Allan Baucom (R), John Bradford III (R), and Mark Harris (R).
Incumbent Dan Bishop (R) is running for Attorney General of North Carolina rather than seeking re-election. If no candidate wins more than 30% of the vote, the top two finishers will advance to a May 14 runoff.
Baucom is a farmer and business owner. Baucom says he is a political outsider who plans on “taking a common sense, conservative, businesslike approach to Washington.” The sheriff and district attorney of Stanly County and the sheriff and district attorney of Union County endorsed Baucom. He says his priorities include term limits, immigration, and the national debt. Baucom signed a pledge to sponsor a constitutional amendment on term limits if elected.
