Ralph Scott Jr.
NC-10 Democratic nominee?
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MAR 10, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleRetired federal employee
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyConservative Democrat
GenderMale
LocationNorth Carolina
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BackgroundRetired federal employee
Notable personal detailsRalph Raybern Scott Jr. is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in North Carolina’s 10th Congressional District. He is an Air Force veteran and has described himself as a long-time resident of Catawba County who lives in Statesville. He has been identified in race coverage and candidate lists as a retired federal employee.
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Positions
Healthcare
Supports a universal public health system in which healthcare is covered through taxes (described as "universal health, when pay your taxes you're done").
Immigration & Border
Ralph Scott Jr. supports expanding legal pathways for immigration and emphasizes empathy and services for immigrant families while acknowledging border challenges. He has proposed an "immigration lottery" as one reform and directs a community organization that provides ESL, legal help access, and other support to immigrant and working families. His public statements focus on humanitarian assistance and creating legal avenues rather than enforcement-first measures.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Ralph Scott Jr. has reposted content supportive of abortion rights and states on his campaign site that individual rights, including abortion, should be decided by voters in presidential election years rather than altered by state representatives or members of Congress.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate supports letting voters decide on issues including gun rights (advocates ballot measures on gun rights during presidential election years). No clear policy positions on specific gun regulations (background checks, assault weapons ban, red flag laws) were found in the sources located.
News
Ralph Scott Jr. is being mentioned in the context of a broader shift in the 2026 House landscape, where Republicans have lost ground in several key districts. The update suggests the race environment is becoming more competitive and could improve Democrats’ chances of retaking the House. No specific new action or statement from Scott is included in the available summary.
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We're monitoring and will update when new data impacts the race.
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