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Earl Henry Hostetler II
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Earl Henry Hostetler II — who filed and appears on the ballot as "Henry Hostetler" — is the Republican nominee for North Carolina State Senate District 5, on the ballot in the November 3, 2026 general election 1. He defeated Angelene Mitchell in the March 3, 2026 Republican primary, 83.3% to 16.7% (5,377 votes to 1,079 votes) 12. In the general election he faces Democrat Kandie D. Smith 1.
Hostetler's NC State Board of Elections candidate filing lists his residence as Winterville, in Pitt County 1. No further biographical information (education, prior elected office, or employment) is confirmed by public sources.
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 “Hostetler”.
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 “Hostetler”.