William Barbour (North Carolina)

William Barbour

Republican Party

Candidate, North Carolina State Senate District 9

Elections and appointments

Next election

March 3, 2026

Education

High school

Albuquerque Academy

Bachelor's

University of Colorado, Boulder, 1983

Graduate

Air War College, 2010

Graduate

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, 2015

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U.S. Air Force

Years of service

1985 - 2013

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Military officer

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William Barbour (Republican Party) is running for election to the North Carolina State Senate to represent District 9. He is on the ballot in the Republican primary on March 3, 2026.^[source]

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Biography

William Barbour served in the U.S. Air Force from 1985 to 2013. Barbour graduated from the Albuquerque Academy. Barbour earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Colorado, Boulder, in 1983, a graduate degree from Air War College in 2010, and a graduate degree from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in 2015.

Elections

2026

See also: North Carolina State Senate elections, 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.

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General election for North Carolina State Senate District 9

Helen Bronson (D) is running in the general election for North Carolina State Senate District 9 on November 3, 2026.

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Democratic primary

The Democratic primary scheduled for March 3, 2026, was canceled. Helen Bronson (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina State Senate District 9 without appearing on the ballot.

Republican primary

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Republican primary for North Carolina State Senate District 9

Incumbent Brent Jackson (R) and William Barbour (R) are running in the Republican primary for North Carolina State Senate District 9 on March 3, 2026.

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Campaign themes

2026

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Christian, husband, father, 25 year USAF veteran, Wallace Precinct Chairman and Vice, Delegate to last 4 State GOP Conventions William W. Barbour is a retired United States Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, devoted husband and father, and a lifelong servant leader who has spent his life answering the call to protect and serve. From flying C-130s right here in North Carolina to directing global airlift operations that supported America’s most critical missions, Bill’s story is marked by discipline, courage, and a steady, faith-guided commitment to doing what’s right. That same steady leadership is what he’s bringing to his run for the North Carolina Senate—because he believes our state is strongest when faith, family, and freedom are protected.Born on July 28, 1961, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Bill was raised in a home shaped by faith and service. His father, Reverend James F. Barbour, was a Lutheran minister, and his mother, Barbara, was a registered nurse—two callings that taught him early that leadership is about responsibility, sacrifice, and caring for people. As his family moved from Milwaukee to Los Angeles and later to Albuquerque, New Mexico, Bill’s worldview expanded, but his foundation stayed the same: work hard, tell the truth, and serve others. He attended Albuquerque Academy and later the University of Colorado at Boulder, earning degrees in Political Science and Psychology. While there, he also played NCAA Division I football as a linebacker under Coach Bill McCartney

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Strong families are the backbone of a strong nation, and pro-family rights start with a simple truth: parents, not bureaucrats, are responsible for raising children. Families should have the freedom to teach their values, choose the best education for their kids, and protect their children from harmful ideologies and inappropriate content without government interference. We need policies that make it easier to form and sustain healthy homes, safe communities, and stable marriages, not policies that penalize work, undermine parent authority, or push the state into the middle of family life. Pro-family leadership means defending parental rights, supporting faith and community, and putting children’s well-being ahead of political agendas.
• The Second Amendment isn’t a suggestion; it’s a God-given and Constitution-protected right that stands between free citizens and a government that’s grown far too comfortable with control. Law-abiding Americans should never be punished for the actions of criminals, and we should never have to ask permission to defend our families, our homes, or our communities. “Common sense” gun laws too often become a slow-motion disarmament of the people, and history proves that once rights are surrendered, they rarely come back. We don’t need more restrictions; we need enforcement of existing laws, stronger prosecution of violent offenders, and the courage to defend liberty without apology.
• Constitutional conservatism means the Constitution is the limit, not a suggestion, and government only has the authority the people gave it. It’s about returning power to states, communities, and families instead of unelected agencies and career politicians who rewrite laws through regulation. Conservatives believe in equal justice under the law, separation of powers, secure borders, fiscal responsibility, and a government that lives within its means, because debt is just another form of control over the next generation. When we follow the Constitution as written, we protect freedom, preserve self-government, and keep liberty from being traded away one “temporary” program at a time.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Constitutional conservatism means the Constitution is the limit, not a suggestion, and government only has the authority the people gave it. It’s about returning power to states, communities, and families instead of unelected agencies and career politicians who rewrite laws through regulation. Conservatives believe in equal justice under the law, separation of powers, secure borders, fiscal responsibility, and a government that lives within its means, because debt is just another form of control over the next generation. When we follow the Constitution as written, we protect freedom, preserve self-government, and keep liberty from being traded away one “temporary” program at a time.

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Footnotes

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Current members of the North Carolina State Senate

Leadership

Majority Leader:Michael Lee

Minority Leader:Sydney Batch

Senators

District 1

Robert Hanig (R)

District 2

Norman Sanderson (R)

District 3

Bob Brinson (R)

District 4

Eldon Newton (R)

District 5

Kandie Smith (D)

District 6

Michael Lazzara (R)

District 7

Michael Lee (R)

District 8

William Rabon (R)

District 9

Brent Jackson (R)

District 10

Benton Sawrey (R)

District 11

Lisa Barnes (R)

District 12

Jim Burgin (R)

District 13

Lisa Grafstein (D)

District 14

Dan Blue (D)

District 15

Jay Chaudhuri (D)

District 16

Gale Adcock (D)

District 17

Sydney Batch (D)

District 18

Terence Everitt (D)

District 19

Val Applewhite (D)

District 20

Natalie Murdock (D)

District 21

Tom McInnis (R)

District 22

Sophia Chitlik (D)

District 23

Graig Meyer (D)

District 24

Danny Britt (R)

District 25

Amy Galey (R)

District 26

Phil Berger (R)

District 27

Michael Garrett (D)

District 28

Gladys Robinson (D)

District 29

Dave Craven (R)

District 30

Steven Jarvis (R)

District 31

Dana Jones (R)

District 32

Paul Lowe (D)

District 33

Carl Ford (R)

District 34

Chris Measmer (R)

District 35

Todd Johnson (R)

District 36

Eddie Settle (R)

District 37

Vickie Sawyer (R)

District 38

Mujtaba Mohammed (D)

District 39

DeAndrea Salvador (D)

District 40

Joyce Waddell (D)

District 41

Caleb Theodros (D)

District 42

Woodson Bradley (D)

District 43

Brad Overcash (R)

District 44

Ted Alexander (R)

District 45

Mark Hollo (R)

District 46

Warren Daniel (R)

District 47

Ralph Hise (R)

District 48

Timothy Moffitt (R)

District 49

Julie Mayfield (D)

District 50

Kevin Corbin (R)

Republican Party (30)

Democratic Party (20)