THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Daniel Cavender
Candidate for U.S. House · North Carolina · District 3
THE PERSON
Background
Daniel Cavender is a fire-protection equipment technician and Marine Corps Reserve veteran who served from 2015 to 2022.
Roots
- Fire-protection equipment technician.
- U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, 2015–2022.
Education
- Associate degree, Davidson-Davie Community College, 2019.
- Bachelor’s degree, University of North Carolina Greensboro, 2021.
Background sources checked November 2, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Where they stand
Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.
Sourced issue positions have not yet been added for this candidate. That is a coverage gap, not a claim that they have no views.
THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. House · District 3 · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 21, 2026.
North Carolina State Board of Elections · General federal and state candidates ↗The candidate’s name and party follow the official ballot source. Backgrounds and issue positions are checked separately. A candidate is not an officeholder-elect unless a verified result establishes that status.