North Carolina
U.S. Senate
Open seat · Six-year Class II term beginning January 3, 2027

Roy CooperDemocratic 
Michael WhatleyRepublican
Also on the ballot: Shannon W. Bray (Libertarian), Michael Dublin (Green)
Official roster verified · Reviewed
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STATE PROFILE · NC
Who represents North Carolina in the federal government, who governs it at home, and what is on its 2026 ballot. Officeholders come from imported public source records.
01 · IN WASHINGTON
Members of the U.S. Congress elected from North Carolina. The President and Vice President serve the nation as a whole and do not represent an individual state in Congress.


Choosing a state identifies its two senators and its whole House delegation. Which representative serves a particular resident depends on their congressional district; the district map or the state election office can identify it.
02 · IN THE STATE CAPITAL
North Carolina's own executive and legislature. State senators and representatives serve in the state legislature, not in the U.S. Congress.

Josh Stein
Governor of North Carolina · in office since January 1, 2025
Democratic
Official websiteVerified October 31, 2026 · National Governors Association, Open States People
No governor election in 2026
Open in the Governors ExplorerOpen States revision 15d0336 · Oct 17, 2026 · Stale. Coverage varies by state; a missing record is not a vacancy. A resident's own state legislators depend on their address.
03 · ON THE BALLOT
Contests scheduled for November 3, 2026. Candidates are listed on election pages and are kept separate from current officeholders.
North Carolina
Open seat · Six-year Class II term beginning January 3, 2027


Also on the ballot: Shannon W. Bray (Libertarian), Michael Dublin (Green)
Official roster verified · Reviewed
North Carolina
Seat status unverified


Also on the ballot: Tom Bailey (Libertarian)
Partial official record · Reviewed
Sources & methodology → · For official ballots and polling places, consult the state election authority.