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North Carolina U.S. Senate, 2026

Election day:

An open Republican seat with a former two-term Democratic governor on the ballot.

The seat

Thom Tillis — Retiring — open seat

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Declared candidates

  • Roy CooperDemocrat
  • Michael WhatleyRepublican

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