NC STATE SENATE DISTRICT 04 Candidate Profile

Jessica (Jess) Rivera

DemocraticNC STATE SENATE DISTRICT 04North Carolina04

Background

Jessica (Jess) Rivera is a Democratic candidate for North Carolina State Senate District 04 in the 2026 election cycle. As of October 17, 2026, Jessica (Jess) Rivera's ballot status is general nominee.

Summary compiled from cited public records. Sources: Official candidate filing records; s3.amazonaws.com/dl.ncsbe.gov/Elections/2026/Candidate%2…; Official election records.

Sourced summary

North Carolina State Board of Elections Candidate Listing lists Jessica (Jess) Rivera as a Democrat candidate for NC STATE SENATE DISTRICT 04 04 in the 2026 s3.amazonaws.com

North Carolina State Board of Elections Candidate Listing lists Jessica (Jess) Rivera as a Democrat candidate for NC STATE SENATE DISTRICT 04 04 in the 2026 s3.amazonaws.com

Claim timeline

North Carolina State Board of Elections Candidate Listing lists Jessica (Jess) Rivera as a Democrat candidate for NC STATE SENATE DISTRICT 04 04 in the 2026 s3.amazonaws.com Retrieved 2026-05-07.

North Carolina State Board of Elections Candidate Listing lists Jessica (Jess) Rivera as a Democrat candidate for NC STATE SENATE DISTRICT 04 04 in the 2026 s3.amazonaws.com Retrieved 2026-09-06.

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Race context

North Carolina, NC STATE SENATE DISTRICT 04.

Cycle year on file: 2026.

Race name on file: 2026 NC STATE SENATE DISTRICT 04 - North Carolina 04.

Race status on file: discovered.

The profile was first indexed on 2026-05-07 and last indexed on 2026-07-31.

Source posture

Latest attached source timestamp on file: 2026-09-06.

Profile questions

What office is Jessica (Jess) Rivera indexed for?

Jessica (Jess) Rivera is indexed for North Carolina, NC STATE SENATE DISTRICT 04. The race name on file is 2026 NC STATE SENATE DISTRICT 04 - North Carolina 04. The cycle year on file is 2026.

What party is on file for Jessica (Jess) Rivera?

The party label on file for Jessica (Jess) Rivera is Democratic.

What is Jessica (Jess) Rivera's candidate status?

Jessica (Jess) Rivera is marked Active candidate on this profile. Race status on file: discovered.

How many public claims are attached to Jessica (Jess) Rivera?

The route record reports 2 public claims, 2 valid citations, and 2 primary-source references. Claim text and source receipts are available in the full research book.

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