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James Stephen Rutherford
Office history
Editorial note — same-name confusion. An earlier version of this page described James Rutherford, the Democratic Minority Leader of the South Carolina House of Representatives — a different person entirely. That biography has been removed. James Stephen Rutherford, who appears on the ballot as "Steve Rutherford," is the candidate profiled here.
Current office and 2026 campaign
James Stephen Rutherford is a Democratic candidate for North Carolina Senate District 43 (Gaston County) in the November 3, 2026 general election, facing Republican Brad Overcash 1. He filed his candidacy on December 1, 2025 1.
Sources
Public filings
Candidates and officeholders are required by law to file campaign finance reports and statements of economic interest. The sites below don't support direct links to an individual record — search by last name on each.
North Carolina — campaign finance
- State, county, and municipal candidates — all in one system — NC State Board of Elections — Committee Search. Search by last name “Rutherford”.
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 “Rutherford”.