North Carolina's 8th Congressional District

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How We Got This
Partisan Lean
how the seat votes compared with the nation
R+17.7
Fundamentals
candidates, fundraising, experts
R+7.2
National Environment
current political climate
D+7.3
Polls
polling in similar districts
D+0.3
Forecasted margin
R+17.3

What Changes the Forecast

We're mostly flying blind here. At this point, anything helps.

Polls

No district-level polling available. Forecast relies on fundamentals and expert ratings.

Forecast Over Time
Forecast Over Time
Dem (blue) and GOP (red) win probability over time.
Dem 9%
GOP 91%
Race Details
Expert ratings
Cook Solid R Inside Elections Solid R Sabato Safe R
PVI
R+19 This district leans strongly Republican.
Candidates

Democrat Colby Watson

Republican Mark Harris (inc.)