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William Gavin Conner Mcgaughey
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
William Gavin Conner McGaughey, known on the ballot as Gavin McGaughey, is the Democratic candidate for North Carolina House of Representatives District 65 in the 2026 general election. District 65 covers Rockingham County. McGaughey filed on December 5, 2025, and advanced from the Democratic primary after it was canceled. He faces Republican Seth Woodall in the general election. McGaughey has no prior elected office.
McGaughey's campaign emphasizes transparent and accountable leadership for the people of Rockingham County.
Background and education
McGaughey is based in Madison, North Carolina (Rockingham County).
Career
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Family
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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 “Mcgaughey”.
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 “Mcgaughey”.