The Political Beat Candidate Guide: House of Representatives District 8
District 8 includes Union, Cabarrus, Anson, Stanly, and Richmond Counties, as well as part of Mecklenburg County, in the United States House of Representatives.
Republican representative Mark Harris has held the position since 2025 and does not have a primary challenger.
Three Democrats will be on the Democratic ballot in the primary: Kevin Clark, Jesse Oppenheim and Colby Watson. Oppenheim has dropped out of the race.
Clark did not respond to our candidate guide. If he does, we will update this page with his answers.
What is your occupation? Construction business owner
Over the last year, we have heard terms like “affordability crisis” and concerns from the state about health care affordability. Do you think there is an “affordability crisis,” and if so, what should be done to solve it? I absolutely believe there is an affordability crisis.
Homeownership is slipping out of reach. Medical costs are crushing families. And the average household is working harder than ever yet still falli…