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Mitchell West Caudle
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Mitchell "West" Caudle ran as a Democrat in the 2026 primary for North Carolina's 10th Congressional District. He competed in the March 3, 2026 Democratic primary.
Caudle's platform centered on defending and expanding Medicare, strengthening public education, and lowering taxes. His top priority was strengthening congressional accountability: overturning the Citizens United decision, banning congressional stock trading, and establishing a "cool-down" period before elected officials could enter lobbying roles.
Background and education
Caudle's family has farmed the same land in Yadkin County, North Carolina, for more than six generations. He graduated from Elkin High School, earned an associate degree from Surry Community College, and a bachelor's degree from Arizona State University.
Career
Caudle has worked as a police officer, sheriff's deputy, and middle school social studies teacher in Davidson County. He currently works for a technology company. He founded and runs BetterAngels, a nonprofit organization that assisted with Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in western North Carolina in 2024.
Sources
Public filings
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North Carolina — campaign finance
- State, county, and municipal candidates — all in one system — NC State Board of Elections — Committee Search. Search by last name “Caudle”.
North Carolina — statement of economic interest
- Required for state-elected and many local officials — NC State Ethics Commission — Statement of Economic Interest Search. Search by last name “Caudle”.
Federal offices — campaign finance
- US House, US Senate, and Presidential candidates file with the Federal Election Commission (FEC), not with state systems — FEC candidate search. Filter by office, state, and cycle to narrow the results. Financial disclosures (personal assets and income) for members of Congress and congressional candidates are filed with the US House Clerk or US Senate Office of Public Records, depending on the office.