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Chuck Hubbard
DEMOCRAT
Chuck Hubbard is running for North Carolina U.S. Representative, District 5, Democratic Primary.
Personal background
Chuck Hubbard is from Wilkes County, North Carolina. He has a bachelor's degree from Wofford College. He lives with his wife, Shari, in Wilkesboro and attends North Wilkesboro Presbyterian Church.
Professional background
Chuck is a journalist.
Political background
Chuck previously ran for the North Carolina House of Representatives in District 94 in 2022 and U.S. House of Representatives in North Carolina’s 5th Congressional District in 2024, but did not win.
Economy
Supports raising the minimum wage and taxes more towards wealthy individuals and corporations.
Supports ensuring access to high-speed internet and expanding infrastructure to rural communities to create good-paying jobs and connect businesses with the global market.
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Public Safety
Said, "Attacks on minority communities and our LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer) neighbors are outright un-American."
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Healthcare
Believes abortion should be a private matter between a patient and their doctor, with no government involvement, and should have been codified into law nationally.
Supports providing a government option to improve healthcare access, particularly in rural areas, and aims to keep prices low for everyone.
Promises to protect Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security benefits.
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Education
Said, "Congress must do everything it can to support public education, teachers, and the physical infrastructure needed."
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Energy & the Environment
As of January 2, 2026, Chuck Hubbard’s website did not contain information on this issue.
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Foreign Policy and Immigration
As of January 2, 2026, Chuck Hubbard’s website did not contain information on this issue.
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Voting & Elections
Supports overturning Citizens United and reducing the influence of corporate political action committees (PACs) in elections.
Supports banning members of Congress from trading stocks.
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