Dr. Raymond E. Smith Jr., Ed.D.

Follow these challenging to flip seats! NC 03 @RayESmithJr NC 05 @ChuckHubbardNC NC 06 @jefferson_cyril NC 07 @KimberlyHardyNC NC 08 @ColbyForUSHouse NC 09 @Ojeda4America NC 10 @AshleyBNC10 NC 11 @JamieAgerNC NC 13 @PaulBarringerNC NC 14 LaKesha Womack

@RayESmithJr will be the Democrat to take on Republican incumbent @RepGregMurphy in North Carolina's Third District. @dccc has this one on their Districts In Play list

Moving forward will require vision, energy, and real effort. We have work to do to ensure the 3rd District sends a representative to Washington who truly reflects the needs, priorities, and voices of the people who live here. That race begins tonight.

Thank you to all! I am truly overwhelmed with gratitude in this moment. While I am celebrating this victory, I know that this is just the start. This marks the end of the first leg of the journey. The second begins now.

.@NBCNews projects @RayESmithJr will win the #NC03 Democratic primary. He will face off with Republican incumbent @GregMurphyMD in November. nbcnews.com/politics/2026-…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Raymond Smith wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in North Carolina's 3rd Congressional District. #APRaceCall at 10:40 p.m. EST. apnews.com/projects/elect…

Congratulations, @RayESmithJr!

.@RayESmithJr just won the Democratic primary in #NC03! As a former state representative and combat U.S. Army veteran, Raymond understands Eastern NC families because he's lived their struggle. Now he’s ready to flip this seat, lower costs, and help deliver a Dem majority.

Congratulations to the Democratic nominee for NC-03, Dr. Raymond Smith Jr. Your vision and service will carry this community forward!

. 📅 Primary Day is Tuesday, March 3 Your voice matters—let’s finish strong! If you want to join this campaign to help bring a voice to NC-03, please visit raymondsmithfornc.com to learn more or stop by the link below to chip in a few dollars to help get us started!

Join these amazing early voters who are standing with me for a better Eastern North Carolina. Let’s keep this momentum going! 
📅 Primary Day is Tuesday, March 3 Your voice matters—let’s finish strong!

Greeting teachers at a polling site in Lenoir County 📍 Have you voted yet? If not, now’s the time to make your way to the polls! Early voting has ended, but primary day is next Tuesday!

Eastern NC, I've got your back! #RaymondSmithForCongress #publicservice #easternnc #Leadership #raysmithforcongress #nc03

I’m incredibly grateful for the outpouring of support and every endorsement I’ve received. Your trust, encouragement, and belief in our shared vision mean more than words can express. Together, we’re building something powerful....thank you for standing with me.

🚨 The Young Democrats of North Carolina are proud to announce our 2026 primary endorsements. These servant leaders have proven that they will stand up for all communities and lead with young people in mind. We look forward to helping them do that. #ncpol

Have you seen the news? Let’s not take this lightly. Make your voice heard today and vote! I’m Raymond Smith. I have listened to your concerns, and with your support at the polls, I’ll turn those ideas into real action.

North Carolina deserves better than this. Our communities deserve stability and leadership that puts people first. Thats why I’m running for Congress. In-person early voting has started, don’t miss this opportunity to get in early!

The 2025-2026 federal government shutdown heavily impacted North Carolina by stalling Hurricane Helene recovery efforts, delaying USDA aid to farmers, and halting pay for roughly 80,000 federal workers.

Join us via zoom for Meet Dr. Raymond Smith - From Our Living Rooms to Congress Feb 23, 2026 08:00 PM Join Zoom Meeting us06web.zoom.us/j/87444710333?… Meeting ID: 874 4471 0333 Passcode: 03032026