Mark Harris

In the 2024 House race for NC-8, Mark Harris (R) defeated Justin E. Dues (D) 59.6% to 40.4%. Mark Harris received 238,640 votes compared to 161,709 for Justin E. Dues, a comfortable 19.2-point margin indicating a moderately safe district.

This was an open-seat race with no incumbent running — Dan Bishop (R) previously held the seat. Open seats typically attract stronger candidates and heavier spending from both parties. The 2024 presidential election drove higher voter turnout, which can help or hurt down-ballot candidates depending on the top of the ticket.