Kandie Smith Wins North Carolina Senate Seat as Greg Smith Leads Oregon Race
Democratic Senator Kandie Smith won re-election in North Carolina while Republican Representative Greg Smith leads his Oregon bid despite ethics lawsuits.
Two separate state legislative races reported results on November 4, 2026. In North Carolina, Kandie Smith secured re-election as a state senator representing Pitt and Edgecombe counties. Smith won with 63.1% of the vote, defeating Republican challenger Henry Hostetler.
Smith attributed her victory to her consistency and accessible constituent services. She stated that she was grateful for the confidence shown in her by the voters of her districts and expressed a desire to continue fighting for issues important to her constituents.
Meanwhile, in Oregon, Republican State Representative Greg Smith is leading his bid for a 14th consecutive term in House District 57. He currently holds 70.52% of the vote against Pacific Green challenger Josiah Dean.
Greg Smith's campaign occurred amid significant legal challenges. The Oregon Government Ethics Commission found that he violated state ethics laws by failing to disclose private consulting clients and approving a $66,000 raise for himself. Additionally, the Oregon Department of Justice filed a lawsuit accusing him of helping Morrow County officials conceal self-enrichment tied to Amazon data center growth, a charge he denies.
