Democrats Monks, Bishopp unseat Republican incumbents Almond, Echevarria in major N.C. House upsets

Thomas Monks and Chris Bishopp defeated Republican incumbents who won comfortably in 2024, while Rep. Grant Campbell survived despite losing Cabarrus County.

Thomas Monks and Chris Bishopp secured upset defeats in defeating Jonathan Almond and Brian Echevarria.

In two significant election upsets, Republican state Reps. Jonathan Almond and Brian Echevarria lost their reelection bids Tuesday, as Democrats made substantial gains across Cabarrus County in the 2026 general election.

Almond, who represents N.C. House District 73, was defeated by Democratic challenger Thomas Monks, who received 54% of the vote compared with Almond’s 46%, according to unofficial election results.

The margin was even wider in House District 82, where Democrat Chris Bishopp defeated Echevarria by a 56% to 44% margin.