Federal · North Carolina · Democratic
Raymond Edward Smith Jr.
Democrat Candidate for U.S. House, NC-03 (2026).
On the record
- Party
- Democratic1
- On the ballot
- U.S. House, North Carolina 3rd District (2026)1
Where they stand
We haven't read their stated positions yet. When we do, each one will quote their own words and link to where they said it.
Money: U.S. House, North Carolina 3rd District (2026)
As reported to the Federal Election Commission, through June 30, 2026.1
Raised$223K
Spent$137K
Cash on hand$74K
- From individuals $186K
- From PACs and other committees $26K
- From party committees $1,000
- From the candidate $100
- Other (transfers, loans, refunds) $9,616
Gifts from people, by size2
Small gifts under $200 against the largest checks. People can give up to $3,500 per election.
- Under $200 43%
- $200–$499 14%
- $500–$999 17%
- $1,000–$1,999 16%
- $2,000 and up 10%
Top PACs and committees giving directly3
| Congressional Black Caucus PAC | $10,000 |
| SD PAC | $10,000 |
| Machinists Non Partisan Political League of the International Association of Machinists & Aerospace WorkersConnected to International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers | $5,000 |
| Building Relationships in Diverse Geographic Environments PAC (Bridge PAC) | $5,000 |
| Votevets | $5,000 |
| Jobs, Education, & Families First Jeff PACConnected to Jeffries | $5,000 |
| March on PAC | $5,000 |
| Monroe Street PAC | $2,500 |
| New South Leadership PACConnected to Old North State Victory PAC | $2,000 |
| Fair Shot PACConnected to Clark | $2,000 |
| Carolina Victory Fund | $2,000 |
| Price for Congress | $1,000 |
| Alma Adams for Congress | $1,000 |
| Longleaf PAC | $1,000 |
| People in Rural Areas Transform Elections (Pirate) PACConnected to Davis | $1,000 |
Outside groups spending in this race4
Groups that spent money about this candidate without working with the campaign.
Spent to help: $19K
| Ab PAC | $11,939 |
| Advance North Carolina | $6,642 |
Individual donors
- $107K from 268 itemized gifts5
- 76% came from people in North Carolina5
- 5% came from retired people5
- Top states: North Carolina $81K, District of Columbia $5,750, Maryland $3,669, New York $3,500, Georgia $2,9505
Where donors work5
Employers as donors wrote them on the form. These are gifts from people who work there, not from the companies.
| Dejas MGNT | 2 gifts | $6,000 |
| U S Senate | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| Tencarva Machinery | 2 gifts | $2,000 |
| Baddour Parker Hone & Hale | 2 gifts | $1,000 |
| Carteret Health Care | 1 gifts | $1,000 |
| Corecare | 3 gifts | $1,000 |
| Eastern Radiologists | 2 gifts | $1,000 |
| Government | 1 gifts | $1,000 |
| Mcguirewoods | 1 gifts | $1,000 |
| Microsoft | 1 gifts | $1,000 |
| Nbcuniversal | 1 gifts | $1,000 |
| Onslow County | 1 gifts | $1,000 |
| Retired From Duke University | 4 gifts | $1,000 |
| Scripps Health | 1 gifts | $1,000 |
| U S House of Representstives | 1 gifts | $1,000 |
Sources
Every number on this page points here. Each one links to the public record.
- 1FEC candidate record H6NC03229https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H6NC03229/Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 2FEC: contributions to Raymond Edward Smith Jr. by size, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H6NC03229/?cycle=2026&election_full=false#raisingComputed by the FEC · Retrieved October 15, 2026
- 3FEC: committee contributions to Raymond Edward Smith Jr., 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/?two_year_transaction_period=2026&committee_id=C00930784&contributor_type=committeeBulk file pas226 · Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 4FEC: independent expenditures about Raymond Edward Smith Jr., 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/independent-expenditures/?candidate_id=H6NC03229&cycle=202624- and 48-hour notices; amended filings replace the originals · Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 5FEC: itemized individual contributions to Raymond Smith for North Carolina, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/individual-contributions/?committee_id=C00930784&two_year_transaction_period=2026Gifts over $200 that campaigns must itemize · Retrieved October 13, 2026