Medicaid
Supports repealing work-reporting rules that make paperwork a barrier to coverage.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Raymond Smith
Candidate for U.S. House · North Carolina · District 3
THE PERSON
Background
Raymond Smith Jr. is an Army Gulf War veteran, former military policeman and former North Carolina House member, serving from 2019 to 2023.
Roots
- Hometown: Goldsboro, North Carolina
- Career: Army military policeman; Wayne County school-board member; state representative
Background sources checked October 28, 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.
Social Security
Opposes privatization, benefit cuts and a higher retirement age; supports additional contributions from very high earners.
Source checked October 28, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Prescription drugs
Supports expanding Medicare drug-price negotiation and insulin affordability protections.
Source checked October 28, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Rural healthcare
Supports rural hospitals, health centers, provider loan repayment, medical transportation and broadband-backed telehealth.
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Supports risk-based testing and human review of medical AI; would prohibit insurers denying necessary care solely by automated decisions.
Source checked October 28, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. House · District 3 · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 21, 2026.
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