Bobbie Shields
Bobbie Shields (Republican Party) is running for election to the North Carolina State Senate to represent District 40. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. The Republican primary for this office on March 3, 2026, was canceled.
Elections
2026
See also: North Carolina State Senate elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
General election for North Carolina State Senate District 40
Incumbent Joyce Waddell (D) and Bobbie Shields (R) are running in the general election for North Carolina State Senate District 40 on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
 | Joyce Waddell (D) | |
 | Bobbie Shields (R) | |
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Democratic primary
The Democratic primary scheduled for March 3, 2026, was canceled. Incumbent Joyce Waddell (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina State Senate District 40 without appearing on the ballot.
Republican primary
The Republican primary scheduled for March 3, 2026, was canceled. Bobbie Shields (R) advanced from the Republican primary for North Carolina State Senate District 40 without appearing on the ballot.
Campaign finance
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2022
See also: North Carolina State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for North Carolina State Senate District 40
Incumbent Joyce Waddell defeated Bobbie Shields in the general election for North Carolina State Senate District 40 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Joyce Waddell (D) | 67.2 | 36,799 |
| Bobbie Shields (R) | 32.8 | 17,954 | |
| Total votes: 54,753 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Joyce Waddell advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina State Senate District 40.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Bobbie Shields advanced from the Republican primary for North Carolina State Senate District 40.
Campaign finance
2020
See also: North Carolina State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for North Carolina State Senate District 40
Incumbent Joyce Waddell defeated Bobbie Shields in the general election for North Carolina State Senate District 40 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Joyce Waddell (D) | 72.1 | 64,278 |
| Bobbie Shields (R) | 27.9 | 24,906 | |
| Total votes: 89,184 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Joyce Waddell advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina State Senate District 40.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Bobbie Shields advanced from the Republican primary for North Carolina State Senate District 40.
Campaign finance
2018
General election
General election for North Carolina State Senate District 40
Incumbent Joyce Waddell defeated Bobbie Shields in the general election for North Carolina State Senate District 40 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Joyce Waddell (D) | 75.6 | 44,773 |
| Bobbie Shields (R) | 24.4 | 14,426 | |
| Total votes: 59,199 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for North Carolina State Senate District 40
Incumbent Joyce Waddell advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina State Senate District 40 on May 8, 2018.
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| ✔ | | Joyce Waddell |
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for North Carolina State Senate District 40
Bobbie Shields advanced from the Republican primary for North Carolina State Senate District 40 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Bobbie Shields |
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
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As a public servant, Bobbie directed county activities in the areas of development regulations, property tax assessments, health and human services, environmental services, capital project funding, and he served as a liaison with strategic partners. He enjoys a 47-year marriage to his wife and boasts three children and eight grandchildren. He has provided support and leadership in various community and professional organizations.
He is a moderate Republican - having spent his earlier voting affiliation with the Democrat Party. He has fully documented his life journey with gratefulness to all who have helped shape his world views.- Bobbie will provide principled and effective leadership.
- Bobbie will protect of our rights as established by our federal and state constitutions.
- Bobbie will ask "What is the problem?" and then offer his expertise to find solutions.
District 40 needs a senator who: 1) Understands economic development issues, is prepared to aggressively pursue job opportunities, knows how to protect against unnecessary regulations, has direct experience assessing tax-based incentives and in balancing individual and business interests; 2) Understands the importance of strategic infrastructure investments, community development, safety in the built environment. and appreciates the unique infrastructure needs of North Carolina's urban and rural communities; 3) Has first-hand knowledge of career technical education, the importance of STEM education, the need for civic and social awareness, the critical need for research in institutes of higher education, the importance of mentoring and linkages between the criminal justice system and educational deficiencies. Issues must be respectfully addressed in open and inclusive forums with the understanding that lasting trust is earned.
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2020
Bobbie Shields did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
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