2026 United States Senate election in North Carolina
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The 2026 United States Senate election in North Carolina will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the state of North Carolina. Primary elections will be held on March 3, 2026, with a runoff election on May 12 if no candidate gets at least 30% of the vote. The winner will succeed Republican incumbent Thom Tillis, who is not seeking re-election after two terms.[1] Democrats have not won a Senate election in North Carolina since 2008.
Background
A swing state, North Carolina is considered to be a purple to slightly red Southern state at the federal level. It was also a top battleground state in the 2020 and 2024 presidential elections. The state backed Donald Trump in both elections by 1.3%[2] and 3.2%,[3] respectively.
Both parties have seen success in the state in recent years. Republicans control both chambers of the North Carolina General Assembly and hold a supermajority in North Carolina's U.S. House delegation,[4] as well as both of the state's Senate seats. However, Democrats have seen success in statewide races, including in 2024, where they won half of the state's executive offices.[5]
As an open seat in a swing state, North Carolina is considered a top battleground in deciding control of the Senate in 2026.[6]
Republican primary
Senator Thom Tillis was considered vulnerable to a primary challenger from his right. On June 10, 2023, the North Carolina Republican Party voted to censure Tillis for his support for the Respect for Marriage Act and immigration reform attempts.[7][8] On June 28, 2025, President Donald Trump stated he was considering backing a primary challenger after Tillis voted against a motion to consider the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.[9] The following day, Tillis announced that he will not seek reelection.[1]
Candidates
Declared
- Don Brown, attorney, author, and candidate for North Carolina's 8th congressional district in 2024[10]
- Richard Dansie, IT security engineer[11]
- Thomas Johnson, businessman[12]
- Michele Morrow, former nurse and nominee for North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction in 2024[13]
- Elizabeth Temple, teacher and candidate for North Carolina's 28th House district in 2024[14]
- Michael Whatley, former chair of the Republican National Committee (2024–2025)[15]
Withdrawn
- Andy Nilsson, retired business owner and high school football coach[16]
- Thom Tillis, incumbent U.S. senator (2015–present)[1]
Disqualified but on ballot
Declined
- Pat Harrigan, U.S. representative from North Carolina's 10th congressional district (2025–present)[19]
- Richard Hudson, U.S. representative from North Carolina's 9th congressional district (2013–present)[20]
- Greg Murphy, U.S. representative from North Carolina's 3rd congressional district (2019–present) (running for re-election)[21]
- Mark Robinson, former lieutenant governor of North Carolina (2021–2025) and nominee for governor in 2024[22] (endorsed Brown)[23]
- Lara Trump, former co-chair of the Republican National Committee (2024–2025) and daughter-in-law of President Donald Trump[24] (endorsed Whatley)[25]
- Mark Walker, Principal Advisor on Global Religious Freedom to the State Department, former U.S. representative from North Carolina's 6th congressional district (2015–2021), and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2022[26]
Endorsements
Don Brown
- Statewide officials
- Mark Robinson, former lieutenant governor of North Carolina (2021–2025)[23]
Michael Whatley
Executive branch officials
- Donald Trump, 45th and 47th president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[27]
U.S senators
- John Thune, Senate Majority Leader (2025–present) from South Dakota (2005–present)[27]
- Tim Scott, South Carolina (2013–present)[27]
- Organizations
Thom Tillis (withdrawn)
- U.S. senators
- Jim Banks, Indiana (2025–present)[31]
- John Barrasso, Wyoming (2007–present)[31]
- John Boozman, Arkansas (2011–present)[31]
- Shelley Moore Capito, West Virginia (2015–present)[31]
- Bill Cassidy, Louisiana (2015–present)[31]
- Mike Crapo, Idaho (1999–present)[31]
- Tom Cotton, Arkansas (2015–present)[31]
- Steve Daines, Montana (2015–present)[31]
- Joni Ernst, Iowa (2015–present)[31]
- Deb Fischer, Nebraska (2013–present)[31]
- Chuck Grassley, Iowa (1981–present)[31]
- James Lankford, Oklahoma (2015–present)[31]
- Cynthia Lummis, Wyoming (2021–present)[31]
- Markwayne Mullin, Oklahoma (2023–present)[31]
- Lisa Murkowski, Alaska (2002–present)[31]
- Pete Ricketts, Nebraska (2023–present)[31]
- Mike Rounds, South Dakota (2015–present)[32]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Don Brown (R) | $145,911 | $114,368 | $32,383 |
| Richard Dansie (R) | $2,410 | $1,780 | $630 |
| Thomas Johnson (R) | $3,560 | $1,932 | $1,629 |
| Michele Morrow (R) | $3,729 | $2,094 | $1,635 |
| Michael Whatley (R) | $5,195,891 | $1,458,847 | $3,737,045 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[33] | |||
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Don Brown |
Michele Morrow |
Michael Whatley |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Change Research (D)[34][A] | January 5–7, 2026 | 530[35] (LV) | – | 6% | 4% | 36% | 3%[b] | 51% |
Hypothetical polling
Thom Tillis vs. Mark Robinson
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Thom Tillis |
Mark Robinson |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campaign Viability Research (R)[36] | November 13–15, 2024 | 800 (LV) | – | 42% | 35% | 23% |
Thom Tillis vs. "Someone Else"
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Thom Tillis |
Someone Else |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campaign Viability Research (R)[36] | November 13–15, 2024 | 800 (LV) | – | 31% | 36% | 33% |
Thom Tillis vs. Lara Trump
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Thom Tillis |
Lara Trump |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victory Insights (R)[37] | November 26–29, 2024 | 800 (LV) | – | 11% | 65% | 25% |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Don Brown | |||
| Republican | Richard Dansie | |||
| Republican | Thomas Johnson | |||
| Republican | Michele Morrow | |||
| Republican | Elizabeth Temple | |||
| Republican | Michael Whatley | |||
| Total votes | 100.0% | |||
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Robert Colon, family caregiver and perennial candidate[38]
- Roy Cooper, former governor of North Carolina (2017–2025)[39]
- Justin Dues, tech consultant and nominee for North Carolina's 8th congressional district in 2024[40]
- Daryl Farrow, businessman and nominee for North Carolina's 3rd congressional district in 2020[41]
- Orrick Quick, pastor[42]
- Marcus Williams, attorney and perennial candidate[43]
Withdrawn
- Wiley Nickel, former U.S. representative from North Carolina's 13th congressional district (2023–2025) (endorsed Cooper,[44] running for Wake County District Attorney)[45]
Declined
- Don Davis, U.S. representative from North Carolina's 1st congressional district (2023–present) (running for re-election)[46]
- Jeff Jackson, attorney general of North Carolina (2025–present) (endorsed Cooper)[47]
- Deborah Ross, U.S. representative from North Carolina's 2nd congressional district (2021–present) and nominee for U.S. Senate in 2016 (endorsed Cooper, running for re-election)[48]
- Zeb Smathers, mayor of Canton (endorsed Cooper)[49]
Endorsements
Roy Cooper
- Federal officials
- Kamala Harris, former vice president of the United States (2021–2025)[39]
- U.S. senators
- Kirsten Gillibrand, New York (2009–present)[48]
- Chuck Schumer, Senate minority leader (2017–2021; 2025–present) from New York (1999–present)[48]
- U.S. representatives
- Wiley Nickel, NC-13 (2023–2025)[44]
- Deborah Ross, NC-02 (2021–present) and nominee for U.S. Senate in 2016[48]
- Statewide officials
- Jeff Jackson, Attorney General of North Carolina (2025–present)[47]
- Josh Stein, Governor of North Carolina (2025–present)[50]
- Local officials
- Zeb Smathers, mayor of Canton (2017–present)[51]
- Individuals
- Anderson Clayton, chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party (2023–present)[50]
- Organizations
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Roy Cooper (D) | $17,979,856 | $5,610,562 | $12,369,294 |
| Marcus Williams (D) | $1,780 | $1,780 | $0 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[33] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Robert Colon | |||
| Democratic | Roy Cooper | |||
| Democratic | Justin Dues | |||
| Democratic | Daryl Farrow | |||
| Democratic | Orrick Quick | |||
| Democratic | Marcus Williams | |||
| Total votes | 100.0% | |||
Libertarian primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Shannon Bray, cybersecurity professional and perennial candidate[61]
Green primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Brian McGinnis, firefighter[62]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[63] | Tossup | October 14, 2025 |
| Race To The WH[64] | Lean D (flip) | January 21, 2026 |
| Inside Elections[65] | Tossup | August 12, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[66] | Tossup | August 12, 2025 |
Polling
Don Brown vs. Roy Cooper
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Don Brown (R) |
Roy Cooper (D) |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harper Polling (R)[67][B] | November 9–10, 2025 | 600 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 38% | 48% | 4%[c] | 10% |
Michael Whatley vs. Roy Cooper
Aggregate polls
| Source of poll aggregation |
Dates administered |
Dates updated |
Michael Whatley (R) |
Roy Cooper (D) |
Other/ |
Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Race to the WH[68] | July 31, 2025 – January 20, 2026 | February 6, 2026 | 31.4% | 47.5% | 21.1% | Cooper +16.1% |
| RealClearPolitics[69] | July 28, 2025 – January 20, 2026 | January 20, 2026 | 38.0% | 46.6% | 15.4% | Cooper +8.6% |
| Average | 34.7% | 47.1% | 18.2% | Cooper +12.4% | ||
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Michael Whatley (R) |
Roy Cooper (D) |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIPP Insights (R)[70][C] | January 12–15, 2026 | 1,512 (RV) | ± 2.7% | 24% | 48% | – | 27% |
| Change Research (D)[34][A] | January 5–7, 2026 | 1,105 (LV) | ± 3.5% | 42% | 47% | 1%[e] | 9% |
| Harper Polling (R)[67][B] | November 9–10, 2025 | 600 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 39% | 47% | 4%[c] | 10% |
| Harper Polling (R)[71][B] | September 14–15, 2025 | 600 (RV) | ± 4.0% | 42% | 46% | 4%[c] | 8% |
| Change Research (D)[72][A] | September 2–8, 2025 | 855 (LV) | ± 3.6% | 41% | 48% | – | 11% |
| Harper Polling (R)[73][B] | August 11–12, 2025 | 600 (RV) | ± 4.0% | 39% | 47% | 4%[c] | 10% |
| Emerson College[74] | July 28–30, 2025 | 1,000 (RV) | ± 3.0% | 41% | 47% | – | 12% |
| Victory Insights (R)[75] | July 28–30, 2025 | 600 (LV) | – | 40% | 43% | – | 16% |
| 44%[f] | 44% | – | 12% |
Hypothetical polling
Thom Tillis vs. Roy Cooper
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Thom Tillis (R) |
Roy Cooper (D) |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Change Research (D)[76][A] | March 31 – April 4, 2025 | 867 (LV) | ± 3.6% | 44% | 46% | – | 10% |
| 45%[f] | 48% | 2%[g] | 5% | ||||
| Public Policy Polling (D)[77] | March 4–5, 2025 | 662 (V) | ± 3.8% | 43% | 47% | – | 9% |
| Victory Insights (R)[37] | November 26–29, 2024 | 800 (LV) | – | 44% | 45% | – | 11% |
Lara Trump vs. Roy Cooper
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Lara Trump (R) |
Roy Cooper (D) |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victory Insights (R)[37] | November 26–29, 2024 | 800 (LV) | – | 44% | 46% | – | 10% |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | TBD | |||
| Democratic | TBD | |||
| Libertarian | Shannon Bray | |||
| Green | Brian McGinnis | |||
| Total votes | 100.0% | |||
Notes
- ^ a b c d e f g h Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear - ^ "Would not vote" with 3%
- ^ a b c d "Someone else" with 4%
- ^ Calculated by taking the difference of 100% and all other candidates combined.
- ^ "Would not vote" with 1%
- ^ a b With voters who lean towards a given candidate
- ^ "Would not vote" with 2%
Partisan clients
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External links
- Official campaign websites
- Shannon Bray (L) for Senate
- Don Brown (R) for Senate
- Robert Colon (D) for Senate
- Roy Cooper (D) for Senate
- Richard Dansie (R) for Senate
- Justin Dues (D) for Senate
- Margot Dupre (R) for Senate
- Thomas Johnson (R) for Senate
- Brian McGinnis (G) for Senate
- Michele Morrow (R) for Senate
- Orrick Quick (D) for Senate
- Michael Whatley (R) for Senate
- Marcus Williams (D) for Senate
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