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Mary Elizabeth Lucas
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Mary Elizabeth Lucas was a Democratic candidate for NC State House District 50 (Caswell and Orange counties). She ran in the March 3, 2026 Democratic primary but lost to incumbent Renée Price, 3,039 votes (22.1%) to Price's 10,189 votes (74.0%); a third candidate, Brandall Redd, received 539 votes (3.9%). Lucas will not appear on the November 2026 general-election ballot 3.
Lucas cited healthcare policy improvement as a core motivation for her candidacy and emphasized her experience in the healthcare sector as preparation for navigating health policy at the state legislative level.
Background and education
Lucas is a sixth-generation Hillsborough native. She holds a graduate degree from Johns Hopkins University.
Career
Lucas serves as Vice President of Strategy at Transitions LifeCare, a nonprofit hospice and palliative care organization in the Triangle.
Sources
results_pct_20260303), published at dl.ncsbe.gov — accessed 2026-07-24
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 “Lucas”.
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 “Lucas”.