Education
Supports increasing IDEA funding for students with disabilities.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Kimberly Hardy
Candidate for U.S. House · North Carolina · District 7
THE PERSON
Background
Kimberly Hardy is an associate professor of social work and former school social worker.
Roots
- Career: School social worker; associate professor of social work
Education
- Morgan State University · Bachelor’s and Ph.D. in social work
- Ohio State University · Master of social work
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.
Campaign finance
Supports limits on corporate campaign spending and says she does not accept corporate PAC donations.
Source checked October 28, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Water quality
Supports federal PFAS cleanup and prevention, incorporating current science into Clean Water Act protections.
Source checked October 28, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Infrastructure
Prioritizes federal funding for the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge replacement and opposes a toll.
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Supports a cost-of-living income-tax exemption for earnings below $46,000, funded by surtaxes on million-dollar incomes.
Source checked October 28, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Foreign policy
Supports requiring congressional authorization for continued military action in Iran.
Source checked October 28, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. House · District 7 · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 21, 2026.
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