These are the general-election candidates on North Carolina's ballot for November 3, 2026, by office and party, following the state's primary. This guide covers statewide offices and U.S. House races. It is nonpartisan and factual. See the North Carolina 2026 overview for the fuller picture.
U.S. Senate
Roy Cooper III Democratic
Michael Whatley Republican
Michael Dublin Jr. Green
Shannon Bray Libertarian
Open seat, no incumbent is running.
U.S. House, District 1
Don Davis DemocraticIncumbent
Laurie Buckhout Republican
Tom Bailey Libertarian
U.S. House, District 2
Deborah Ross DemocraticIncumbent
Gene Douglass Republican
Matt Laszacs Libertarian
U.S. House, District 3
Greg Murphy RepublicanIncumbent
Raymond Smith Jr. Democratic
Daniel Cavender Libertarian
U.S. House, District 4
Valerie Foushee DemocraticIncumbent
Max Ganorkar Republican
Guy Meilleur Libertarian
U.S. House, District 5
Virginia Foxx RepublicanIncumbent
Chuck Hubbard Democratic
Robert Luffman Libertarian
U.S. House, District 6
Addison McDowell RepublicanIncumbent
Cyril Jefferson Democratic
U.S. House, District 7
David Rouzer RepublicanIncumbent
Kimberly Hardy Democratic
Maad Abu-Ghazalah Libertarian
U.S. House, District 8
Mark Harris RepublicanIncumbent
Colby Watson Democratic
Bo Whitehead Green
U.S. House, District 9
Richard Hudson Jr. RepublicanIncumbent
Richard Ojeda II Democratic
U.S. House, District 10
Pat Harrigan RepublicanIncumbent
Ashley Bell Democratic
Steve Feldman Libertarian
U.S. House, District 11
Jamie Ager Democratic
Jennifer Balkcom Republican
Travis Groo Libertarian
Open seat, no incumbent is running.
U.S. House, District 12
Alma Adams DemocraticIncumbent
Jack Codiga Republican
U.S. House, District 13
Brad Knott RepublicanIncumbent
Paul Barringer III Democratic
Steven Swinton Libertarian
U.S. House, District 14
Tim Moore RepublicanIncumbent
Lakesha Womack Democratic
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Also on the North Carolina ballot
Beyond the statewide and congressional races above, North Carolina voters also decide state legislative races and county and municipal offices, which appear on local ballots, along with any statewide ballot measures.
How to vote in North Carolina
The general election is November 3, 2026. On Election Day, polls in North Carolina are open 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM EST. Confirm your registration, polling place, and mail-ballot options at Vote.org and your state election office. Getting your supporters to turn out is what decides the closest races.
Frequently asked questions
Who is running in North Carolina in 2026?
U.S. Senate: Roy Cooper III (Democratic), Michael Whatley (Republican), Michael Dublin Jr. (Green), Shannon Bray (Libertarian). Every voter also decides state legislative and local races on their ballot.
What time do polls open and close in North Carolina on Election Day?
On Election Day, polls in North Carolina are open 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM EST.
When is the North Carolina election in 2026?
The general election is November 3, 2026, following the state's 2026 primary.
Candidate information reflects the general-election ballot as of the date above, drawn from nonpartisan sources including The Green Papers and state election authorities. Verify the final ballot with your local election office.
Keep reading: North Carolina 2026 elections and the 2026 midterms are a turnout election.