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Richard Dansie
Richard Dansie (Republican Party) is running for election to the U.S. Senate to represent North Carolina. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on March 3, 2026.[source]
Elections
2026
See also: United States Senate election in North Carolina, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on March 3, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
General election for U.S. Senate North Carolina
Brian McGinnis (G) and Shaunesi Deberry (Unaffiliated Independent) are running in the general election for U.S. Senate North Carolina on November 3, 2026.
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| Brian McGinnis (G) | ||
 | Shaunesi Deberry (Unaffiliated Independent)  | |
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Democratic primary
Democratic primary for U.S. Senate North Carolina
The following candidates are running in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate North Carolina on March 3, 2026.
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Wiley Nickel (D)
Republican primary
Republican primary for U.S. Senate North Carolina
The following candidates are running in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate North Carolina on March 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
 | Don Brown | |
| Richard Dansie | ||
| Margot Dupre | ||
 | Thomas Johnson | |
 | Michele Morrow | |
 | Elizabeth Anne Temple | |
 | Michael Whatley | |
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Thom Tillis (R)
- Brooks Agnew (R)
- Andy Nilsson (R)
Libertarian Party primary
Libertarian primary for U.S. Senate North Carolina
Shannon Bray (L) is running in the Libertarian Party primary for U.S. Senate North Carolina on March 3, 2026.
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 | Shannon Bray | |
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Campaign themes
2026
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2026 Elections
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