Shaunesi Deberry
Shaunesi Deberry (Unaffiliated Independent) is running for election to the U.S. Senate to represent North Carolina. She declared candidacy for the 2026 election.
Deberry completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Shaunesi Deberry was born in Durham, North Carolina. She earned a high school diploma from Hillside High School. She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Phoenix in 2024. Her career experience includes working as a consultant.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: United States Senate election in North Carolina, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for U.S. Senate North Carolina
The following candidates are running in the general election for U.S. Senate North Carolina on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
 | Roy Cooper (D) | |
| Orrick Quick (D) | ||
 | Brooks Agnew (R) | |
 | Don Brown (R) | |
| Michael Whatley (R) | ||
 | Shaunesi Deberry (Unaffiliated Independent)  | |
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Wiley Nickel (D)
- Andy Nilsson (R)
- Thom Tillis (R)
Endorsements
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2024
See also: United States Senate election in Maryland, 2024
General election
General election for U.S. Senate Maryland
The following candidates ran in the general election for U.S. Senate Maryland on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Angela Alsobrooks (D) | 54.6 | 1,650,912 |
 | Larry Hogan (R) | 42.8 | 1,294,344 | |
 | Mike Scott (L) | 2.3 | 69,396 | |
| Patrick Burke (Unaffiliated) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 879 | ||
 | Billy Bridges (Unaffiliated) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 70 | |
| Robin Rowe (Unaffiliated) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 17 | ||
| Christy Helmondollar (Unaffiliated) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 3 | ||
| Irwin Gibbs (Unaffiliated) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 2 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 5,755 | ||
| Total votes: 3,021,378 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Moshe Landman (G)
- Nancy Wallace (G)
- Shaunesi Deberry (Unaffiliated)
- Keith Packer (No Party Affiliation)
- Emmanuel Osuchukwu (Unaffiliated)
- Michael Sigmon (Progressive Party)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Maryland
The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Maryland on May 14, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Angela Alsobrooks | 53.4 | 357,052 |
 | David Trone | 42.8 | 286,381 | |
 | Joseph Perez | 0.7 | 4,688 | |
 | Michael Cobb Sr. | 0.7 | 4,524 | |
 | Brian Frydenborg | 0.5 | 3,635 | |
 | Scottie Griffin | 0.5 | 3,579 | |
 | Marcellus Crews | 0.5 | 3,379 | |
 | Andrew Wildman | 0.3 | 2,198 | |
 | Robert Houton | 0.3 | 1,946 | |
 | Steven Seuferer | 0.2 | 1,664 | |
| Total votes: 669,046 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Juan Dominguez (D)
- William Jawando (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. Senate Maryland
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate Maryland on May 14, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Larry Hogan | 64.2 | 183,661 |
 | Robin Ficker | 27.8 | 79,517 | |
 | Chris Chaffee | 3.2 | 9,134 | |
 | Lorie Friend | 2.1 | 5,867 | |
 | John Myrick | 1.7 | 4,987 | |
 | Moe Barakat | 0.8 | 2,203 | |
 | Laban Seyoum | 0.3 | 782 | |
| Total votes: 286,151 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- John Teichert (R)
- Christopher Puleo (R)
- Ray Bly (R)
- John Thormann (R)
Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Shaunesi Deberry completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Deberry's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I’m the mother of two daughters of which both I homescooled.
Professionally I have over 15 years of experience in telecommunications, wireless, non- profit management, human/education rights advocacy, organizational leadership and strategic digital solutions ranging from individuals to Fortune 500 companies. I’ve sat on boards ranging from local to National PTA as well as the NAACP. I’ve testified and advocated by Amicus Brief and oral testimony in MD and NC general assembly’s and Court of Appeals litigation and most recently I represented myself pro se’ and secured a partial acquittal in a criminal case in Anne Arundel County. I’ve successfully won an appeal pro se’ in the MD Office of Administrative Hearings.
In high school I was one of the first students to take an online course over twenty four years ago and that sparked my interest in computers and navigating the forthcoming digital era.
I believe that this interest is what took me to new heights in my adult journey to help others adapt to the “new world” of digital navigation and social media in government and politics.- Mental Wellness Matters: Stigmas surrounding mental “illness” creates instant civil rights violations when ignorantly or incompetently addressed. As a mental wellness advocate who openly advocates for person’s with hidden disabilities I plan to bring federal ADA compliant expertise to assuring we redefine what mental “illness” is and more importantly how to assure citizens are able to maintain their mental wellness with effective resources for such.
- Self Sustainability is Possible: Between both school, work, and family I bring expertise on navigating through adversity and the highs and lows of implementing effective real life strategies to sustain whether a single individual or in a two person household with children. This expertise will help Americans access to state and federal resources to assure they aren’t hindered by their temporary adversities and can effectively maintain or revamp their lives as needed.
- Business Solutions exist for all: I’ve been a small business owner/entrepreneur off and on for years. American’s need to know trades matter. I bring expertise in ensuring whether it’s a Fortune 500 company or individual it is possible to get started and excel in a business that can grow both your dreams and the economy. Most people aren’t aware of the resources for such. Together we can change this.
-Environmental Regulations
-Workplace Safety
-Education Funding
-Social Security and Welfare
-Immigration
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2024
Shaunesi Deberry did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 9, 2025
