Incumbent Republican David Rouzer holds a strong position in North Carolina's 7th congressional district ahead of the November 3, 2026, general election, backed by the seat's consistent Republican lean and forecaster ratings of Solid or Safe Republican. Rouzer secured his party's nomination with more than 80 percent in the March primary, while Democrat Kimberly Hardy advanced unopposed. A late-August poll showed Rouzer ahead of Hardy by 6 points in a three-way race, though with notable undecided voters. Recent candidate questionnaires have focused on shared district concerns such as inflation, housing affordability, infrastructure, and foreign policy, without evidence of major shifts in the race. Early voting begins October 15 in the eight-county district.