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NC STATE SENATE DISTRICT 05 Candidate Profile

Kandie D. Smith

DemocraticNC STATE SENATE DISTRICT 05North Carolina05

Background

Kandie D. Smith is a Democratic candidate for North Carolina State Senate District 05 in the 2026 election cycle and is currently serving in the North Carolina Legislature, district 5, as a Democrat. Kandie D. Smith's ballot status is general nominee as of October 17, 2026, and she is listed as a Democrat candidate for North Carolina State Senate District 05 in the 2026 cycle by the North Carolina State Board of Elections.

Summary compiled from cited public records. Sources: Official candidate filing records; Open States legislator record (openstates.org/person/5afbb4dc-a121-414a-b600-53af0936…); Official election records; s3.amazonaws.com/dl.ncsbe.gov/Elections/2026/Candidate%2….

Sourced summary

North Carolina State Board of Elections Candidate Listing lists Kandie D. s3.amazonaws.com

North Carolina State Board of Elections Candidate Listing lists Kandie D. s3.amazonaws.com

Claim timeline

North Carolina State Board of Elections Candidate Listing lists Kandie D. s3.amazonaws.com Retrieved 2026-05-07.

North Carolina State Board of Elections Candidate Listing lists Kandie D. s3.amazonaws.com Retrieved 2026-09-06.

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Race context

North Carolina, NC STATE SENATE DISTRICT 05.

Cycle year on file: 2026.

Race name on file: 2026 NC STATE SENATE DISTRICT 05 - North Carolina 05.

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 Kandie D. Smith indexed for?

Kandie D. Smith is indexed for North Carolina, NC STATE SENATE DISTRICT 05. The race name on file is 2026 NC STATE SENATE DISTRICT 05 - North Carolina 05. The cycle year on file is 2026.

What party is on file for Kandie D. Smith?

The party label on file for Kandie D. Smith is Democratic.

What is Kandie D. Smith's candidate status?

Kandie D. Smith is marked Active candidate on this profile. Race status on file: discovered.

How many public claims are attached to Kandie D. Smith?

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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