MD
Michael Dublin G
Green
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North Carolina: U.S. Senate
2026 General Election · November 3, 2026
One of North Carolina's two members of the U.S. Senate. Senators vote on federal laws, confirm federal judges and cabinet officials, and approve treaties. This seat is open; the incumbent is not running. It is a 6-year term.
This race is on every North Carolina ballot.
Election Quick Facts
October 9, 2026Regular registration deadline (same-day registration during early voting)
Oct 15–31, 2026Early voting
October 20, 2026Last day to request an absentee ballot (5 p.m.)
November 3, 2026Election Day (polls open 6:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.)
2026 Candidates
4 certified for the general electionRC
Roy Cooper D
Democratic
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Shannon W. Bray L
Libertarian
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Michael Whatley R
Republican
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Candidate list from the North Carolina State Board of Elections candidate list. Write-in candidates are not shown.
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Where each candidate stands on the key issues facing North Carolina. A position appears only after we verify it from the candidate's own statements, votes or official record, with a link to the source.
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Ads in This Race
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