Gregory F. Murphy

In the 2024 House race for NC-3, Greg Murphy (R) defeated Gheorghe Lucian Cormos (L) 77.4% to 22.6%. Greg Murphy received 248,276 votes compared to 72,565 for Gheorghe Lucian Cormos, a dominant 54.8-point margin reflecting a safely partisan district.

As the incumbent, Greg Murphy benefited from name recognition, established constituent services, and the roughly 2-3 point advantage that sitting members typically enjoy. The 2024 presidential election drove higher voter turnout, which can help or hurt down-ballot candidates depending on the top of the ticket. The wide margin suggests this district is firmly in the Republican column for the foreseeable future.

In the 2022 House race for NC-3, Greg Murphy (R) defeated Barbara D. Gaskins (D) 66.9% to 33.1%. Greg Murphy received 166,520 votes compared to 82,378 for Barbara D. Gaskins, a dominant 33.8-point margin reflecting a safely partisan district.

As the incumbent, Greg Murphy benefited from name recognition, established constituent services, and the roughly 2-3 point advantage that sitting members typically enjoy. As a Republican, Greg Murphy benefited from the historical midterm penalty against the president's party — with a Democrat in the White House, the opposition typically gains seats. The wide margin suggests this district is firmly in the Republican column for the foreseeable future.

In the 2020 House race for NC-3, Greg Murphy (R) defeated Daryl Trent Farrow (D) 63.4% to 36.6%. Greg Murphy received 229,800 votes compared to 132,752 for Daryl Trent Farrow, a dominant 26.8-point margin reflecting a safely partisan district.

This was an open-seat race. Open seats typically attract stronger candidates and heavier spending from both parties. The 2020 presidential election drove higher voter turnout, which can help or hurt down-ballot candidates depending on the top of the ticket. The wide margin suggests this district is firmly in the Republican column for the foreseeable future.