North Carolina

North Carolina Voter Guide 2026

Browse tracked North Carolina jurisdictions, compare candidate profiles, and enter your ZIP code to see the exact races on your ballot.

State hubs preview the places and candidate profiles we’re tracking now. A ZIP code shows your statewide and congressional races; a street address adds county and city contests.

State Snapshot

Primary ElectionMarch 3, 2026

Primary RunoffMay 12, 2026

General ElectionNov. 3, 2026

StateNorth Carolina

Places Listed36

Profiles753

The U.S. Senate race is North Carolina's only statewide contest on the November 3, 2026 ballot. North Carolina elects its governor and other statewide officers in presidential-election years.

2026 Statewide Races

Candidates The Ballot Brief is tracking for North Carolina's statewide contests. Tap a name for their bio and campaign link, or enter your address for the full ballot with finance data.

U.S. Senate

2 candidates

Roy Cooper (D)
Roy Cooper is the Democratic nominee for North Carolina's open U.S. Senate seat, a two-term former governor and four-term former attorney general. His Senate campaign's central theme is making everyday life cost less for North Carolinians, building on a gubernatorial record that included signing Medicaid expansion. The race for retiring Sen. Thom Tillis's seat is rated among the most competitive in the country.
Priorities: Lower everyday costs for North Carolina families · Protect health care access, building on Medicaid expansion · Invest in public schools and workforce training
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Michael Whatley (R)
Michael Whatley is the Republican nominee for North Carolina's open U.S. Senate seat, the former chair of the Republican National Committee and previously of the North Carolina GOP. Endorsed by President Trump, his campaign pledges to enact the America First agenda in the Senate, with an emphasis on law and order and rolling back policies like cashless bail.
Priorities: Enact the Trump administration's America First agenda · Restore law and order, including ending cashless bail · Secure the border and back law enforcement
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Statewide Ballot Measures

3 statewide measures are on North Carolina's 2026 ballot. Tap a measure for the plain-language summary.

Property Tax Levy Limit Amendment
Require the state legislature to pass laws limiting the amount that property taxes may increase.
Constitutional amendment (legislative referral)
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Reduce Income Tax Rate Cap from 7% to 3.5% Amendment
Reduce the maximum allowable income tax rate from 7% to 3.5%.
Constitutional amendment (legislative referral)
Full measures guide →
Require Voter Identification Amendment
Require photographic identification to vote for all voters, not just those voting in person.
Constitutional amendment (legislative referral)
Full measures guide →

Places We’re Tracking

Open a local guide to preview candidate profiles by county, city, or jurisdiction. A ZIP code lookup is the fastest way to narrow this to a specific ballot.

Wake County

39 candidates

39 tracked candidate profiles
16 office types represented

Buncombe County

37 candidates

37 tracked candidate profiles
8 office types represented

Rutherford County

34 candidates

34 tracked candidate profiles
18 office types represented

Catawba County

33 candidates

33 tracked candidate profiles
6 office types represented

Charlotte city

33 candidates

33 tracked candidate profiles
13 office types represented

Balance of Catawba County

28 candidates

28 tracked candidate profiles
10 office types represented

Johnston County

25 candidates

25 tracked candidate profiles
13 office types represented

Burke County

23 candidates

23 tracked candidate profiles
15 office types represented

Robeson County

23 candidates

23 tracked candidate profiles
14 office types represented

Craven County

22 candidates

22 tracked candidate profiles
13 office types represented

Durham County

22 candidates

22 tracked candidate profiles
14 office types represented

Rowan County

22 candidates

22 tracked candidate profiles
5 office types represented

Wilson County

22 candidates

22 tracked candidate profiles
15 office types represented

Wilkes County

21 candidates

21 tracked candidate profiles
4 office types represented

Caldwell County

20 candidates

20 tracked candidate profiles
4 office types represented

Henderson County

20 candidates

20 tracked candidate profiles
13 office types represented

Lincoln County

20 candidates

20 tracked candidate profiles
10 office types represented

Raleigh

20 candidates

20 tracked candidate profiles
8 office types represented

Forsyth County

19 candidates

19 tracked candidate profiles
9 office types represented

Alamance County

18 candidates

18 tracked candidate profiles
4 office types represented

Carteret County

18 candidates

18 tracked candidate profiles
14 office types represented

Concord city (pt.)

18 candidates

18 tracked candidate profiles
5 office types represented

Randolph County

18 candidates

18 tracked candidate profiles
10 office types represented

Rockingham County

18 candidates

18 tracked candidate profiles
4 office types represented

Davidson County

17 candidates

17 tracked candidate profiles
3 office types represented

Moore County

16 candidates

16 tracked candidate profiles
10 office types represented

New Hanover County

16 candidates

16 tracked candidate profiles
2 office types represented

Balance of New Hanover County

15 candidates

15 tracked candidate profiles
2 office types represented

Nash County

15 candidates

15 tracked candidate profiles
7 office types represented

Pender County

15 candidates

15 tracked candidate profiles
7 office types represented

Pitt County

15 candidates

15 tracked candidate profiles
4 office types represented

Raleigh city (pt.)

15 candidates

15 tracked candidate profiles
4 office types represented

Cumberland County

14 candidates

14 tracked candidate profiles
3 office types represented

Iredell County

14 candidates

14 tracked candidate profiles
5 office types represented

Union County

14 candidates

14 tracked candidate profiles
7 office types represented

Wake

14 candidates

14 tracked candidate profiles
5 office types represented

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Voting Resources

Registration, deadlines, and official election links for voters.

Election Calendar

Track major 2026 dates and upcoming election milestones.

Note: State hubs summarize tracked places; exact ballot results depend on address and district boundaries.Profiles: Candidate data updates as official filings and campaign materials publish.