Healthcare
Supports a government health-insurance option and access to hospitals in rural communities.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Chuck Hubbard
Candidate for U.S. House · North Carolina · District 5
THE PERSON
Background
Chuck Hubbard is a Wilkes County native and journalist who worked for more than four decades at the Wilkes Journal-Patriot.
Roots
- Hometown: Wilkes County, North Carolina
- Career: Local journalist at the Wilkes Journal-Patriot
Education
- Wofford College · Graduate
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.
Retirement
Supports protecting Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security and veterans’ benefits.
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Supports abortion rights and access to reproductive healthcare.
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Supports a higher minimum wage and shifting more of the tax burden to wealthy people and corporations.
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Supports public-school funding, teachers and school infrastructure.
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Supports banning congressional stock trading.
Source checked October 28, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. House · District 5 · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 21, 2026.
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