Housing
Supports restricting large institutional purchases of homes, easing barriers to construction and assisting first-time buyers.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Colby Watson
Candidate for U.S. House · North Carolina · District 8
THE PERSON
Background
Colby Watson is a Union County native and small-business owner with earlier work in construction and farming.
Roots
- Hometown: Union County, North Carolina
- Career: Construction and farming; small-business owner
Education
- High school diploma · Homeschooled
Background sources checked October 28, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Where they stand
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Healthcare
Supports healthcare antitrust enforcement, independent providers and lower prescription costs.
Source checked October 28, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Government reform
Supports banning congressional stock trading and a constitutional amendment to overturn the effects of Citizens United.
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Supports public schools, teacher pay, special education, Title I and skilled-trade training.
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Supports border technology and staffing, faster legal immigration and asylum processing, and enforcement focused on public-safety threats.
Source checked October 28, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Gun rights
Supports the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding gun owners.
Source checked October 28, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. House · District 8 · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 21, 2026.
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