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GOP’s Murphy concedes in North Carolina House race

Provisional ballots put Smith ahead by 293 votes, and Murphy said the close margin was still within recount range before he conceded.

  • On Wednesday, Republican Congressman Greg Murphy conceded North Carolina's 3rd Congressional District race to Democratic challenger Raymond Smith after provisional ballots shifted the outcome in Smith's favor.
  • Provisional ballots counted on Tuesday moved Smith into the lead by 293 votes, reversing Murphy's narrow Election Day advantage and triggering the concession despite the margin remaining within recount threshold.
  • In his statement, Murphy wrote, "It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve the wonderful people of Eastern North Carolina for the past seven years as their Congressman," reflecting on his three terms representing the district.
  • Smith's victory makes Democrats near an 11-3 advantage in North Carolina's congressional delegation, a dramatic reversal from the current 10-4 Republican advantage reflecting broader voter sentiment.
  • Redistricting by the General Assembly last year weakened the 3rd District to strengthen the neighboring 1st District, a strategic miscalculation that inadvertently set the stage for Smith's election to take office in January.
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WPDE broke the news on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
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