Tom Downing
Tom Downing (Democratic Party) is running for election to the North Carolina State Senate to represent District 50. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. The Democratic primary for this office on March 3, 2026, was canceled.
Downing completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.
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 50
Incumbent Kevin Corbin (R) and Tom Downing (D) are running in the general election for North Carolina State Senate District 50 on November 3, 2026.
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Democratic primary
The Democratic primary scheduled for March 3, 2026, was canceled. Tom Downing (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina State Senate District 50 without appearing on the ballot.
Republican primary
The Republican primary scheduled for March 3, 2026, was canceled. Incumbent Kevin Corbin (R) advanced from the Republican primary for North Carolina State Senate District 50 without appearing on the ballot.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Tom Downing completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Downing's responses.
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- It’s time for a new majority in our General Assembly. A Democrat majority who will listen and respond to the needs of real people living in our rural areas. I want to go to Raleigh and work with rural and urban legislators to find practical solutions to our shortages of affordable housing, affordable daycare, and the rising costs of health insurance.
- I'm bringing a campaign of political healing. I will not distribute negative campaign literature against my opponent. I will not participate in anything that divides us further because we are already divided enough. I promise to share the truth with voters and to state the case for why I should be elected without tearing down my opponent.
I choose to "lead with love" in my campaign. I'll let others lead with repeating falsehoods and fearmongering tactics if they choose.
If some elected officials "stand back and stand by" as our most fundamental rights are chipped away only they can answer for their silence. I'm for everyone enjoying the rights and privileges of our state constitution. - If I'm elected to the State Senate I will listen to everyone regardless of their political party registration (or no registration.) I will have frequent town halls, listening sessions, and office hours in each of the eight counties. I'm ready to listen and lead for the good of everyone in the 50th senate district.
Space here is limited to discuss the many areas where action is needed by our General Assembly: (not in order of importance) public safety pay and benefits must be increased; volunteer fire departments need funding; DOT infrastructure (roads, bridges, culverts;) disaster preparedness; affordable day care; affordable housing; regional cooperation for economic development; phone and internet service for ALL; ending gerrymandering; and passing a state budget on time.
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Campaign finance summary
Campaign finance information for this candidate is not yet available from OpenSecrets. That information will be published here once it is available.
See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
