Chuck Hubbard

Chuck Hubbard
Member-elect of the U.S. House of Representatives
from North Carolina's 5th district
Assuming office
January 3, 2027
SucceedingVirginia Foxx
Personal details
Born1961 or 1962 (age 64–65)
PartyDemocratic
EducationWofford College (BA)

Charles Noble Hubbard (born 1961 or 1962) is an American politician and former newspaper reporter from North Carolina. He is the Democratic nominee for North Carolina's 5th congressional district in the 2026 election.

According to unofficial election results, Hubbard received more votes than incumbent Representative Virginia Foxx in the 2026 United States House of Representatives elections, but the small margin left the outcome in doubt, pending the counting of provisional ballots and expected recounts.

Personal life

Hubbard was born in Bryson City, North Carolina and earned a bachelor's from Wofford College.

Hubbard lives in Wilkesboro with his wife Shari; the couple have three daughters and two grandchildren.

References

  1. ↑ "Wilkes Political Races Set For 2022". The Wilkes Record. March 4, 2022. Retrieved November 4, 2026.
  2. ↑ Spencer, Trevon (November 4, 2026). "US Rep. Virginia Foxx says vote count isn't over as she trails Dem in NC's 5th District". NC Newsline. Retrieved November 4, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Hubbard candidate for Congress again". Wilkes Journal-Patriot. 2025-04-09. Retrieved 2025-04-09.
  4. ↑ "Chuck Hubbard". North Carolina Health News. Retrieved November 5, 2026.
  5. ↑ Murphy, Bonnie. "Chuck Hubbard leads Virginia Foxx by 99 votes in NC 5th District | Recount likely in US House race". WFMY News 2. Retrieved November 5, 2026.
  6. ↑ "NC Rep. Virginia Foxx loses reelection but is within striking distance of a recount". Yahoo News. 2026-11-04. Retrieved 2026-11-04.
  7. ↑ Meet the Candidates
  8. ↑ "Hubbard for Congress".