North Carolina US Senate 2026
Election day is November 3, 2026. A statewide contest in North Carolina.
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About this race
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. Republican former party chair Michael Whatley and Democratic former governor Roy Cooper are the nominees for their respective parties. Republican incumbent Thom Tillis is not seeking a third term.
Considered vulnerable to a primary challenge due to his moderate positions, Tillis announced he would run for re-election, but withdrew after voting against the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Whatley, who emerged as the Republican frontrunner after being endorsed by President Donald Trump, won the nomination with 64.6% of the vote over author Don Brown. Cooper won the Democratic nomination with 92% of the vote, facing minimal opposition.
Democrats have not won a Senate election in North Carolina since 2008.