North Carolina House District 105 Candidates Discuss Stances Ahead of Primary

Voters in Mecklenburg County will choose a new state representative in the March 3 primary election.

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

With early voting already underway, candidates running for the North Carolina House of Representatives District 105 seat in Mecklenburg County have shared their stances on key issues ahead of the March 3 primary election. The winner of the Republican primary will face the incumbent Democrat in the November midterm election.

Why it matters

This race for the state House seat in a Charlotte-area district is one of many local and state-level contests that will help shape North Carolina's political landscape in the coming years. The primary results could indicate voter sentiment and priorities in this part of the state.

The details

Two Republican candidates are vying for the District 105 seat, which covers parts of south and southeast Charlotte, Matthews and Mint Hill. Incumbent Democrat Tricia Ann Cotham did not respond to WBTV's request for a candidate questionnaire. Early in-person voting is open from February 12-28, and Election Day is March 3. The winner of the Republican primary will face Cotham in the November general election.

  • Early in-person voting is open from February 12-28, 2026.
  • Primary Election Day is Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
  • The general election will be held on November 3, 2026.

The players

Tricia Ann Cotham

The incumbent Democratic state representative for North Carolina House District 105.

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What’s next

The winner of the Republican primary on March 3 will advance to face incumbent Democrat Tricia Ann Cotham in the November general election for the North Carolina House District 105 seat.

The takeaway

This primary election will determine the Republican nominee to challenge the Democratic incumbent in a key Charlotte-area state House race, providing insight into voter priorities in the region ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.