North Carolina House District 99 Candidates Discuss Stances Ahead of 2026 Primary

Voters in Charlotte's University City area will choose a new state representative in the upcoming primary election.

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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Ahead of the March 3, 2026 primary election in North Carolina, WBTV reached out to candidates running for the state House of Representatives District 99 seat, which covers parts of east and northeast Charlotte including University City. Two of the three Democratic candidates, Nasif Majeed (the incumbent) and Tucker Neal, provided responses to the station's questionnaire about their policy positions and plans for the district.

Why it matters

The 2026 primary election in North Carolina will determine the candidates who will represent each political party in the upcoming midterm elections in November. The District 99 race is one of many local contests that will shape the future political landscape in the state.

The details

Early in-person voting for the 2026 North Carolina primary election is scheduled for February 12-28. On Election Day, March 3, voters in District 99 will choose between the Democratic candidates to determine who will advance to the general election in November. The winner will represent an area of Charlotte that includes the University City neighborhood.

  • Early in-person voting for the 2026 North Carolina primary election is scheduled for February 12-28.
  • Primary Election Day in North Carolina is Tuesday, March 3, 2026.

The players

Nasif Majeed

The incumbent Democratic state representative for North Carolina House District 99.

Tucker Neal

A Democratic candidate running for the North Carolina House District 99 seat.

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The takeaway

The 2026 primary election in North Carolina will be an important step in determining the state's political representation at both the state and federal levels. Voters in House District 99 will play a key role in shaping the future of their community by selecting their next state representative.