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Randolph County, North Carolina

North Carolina Senate District 25

2 candidates are tracked for North Carolina Senate District 25 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Southey Blanton and Amy Scott Galey. Candidate information follows official Randolph County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Southey Blanton (Democratic), Amy Scott Galey (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Amy Scott Galey is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Party nominees were chosen at the March 3 primary (a second primary is held only when no one reaches 30 percent plus one); unaffiliated candidates qualified by petition. The field is the State Board of Elections' certified general-election candidate list (read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Amy Scott Galey, is on the ballot.

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Southey Blanton

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Fully funding North Carolina public schools
  • Restoring and increasing teacher compensation
  • Opposes expanding private-school voucher funding

Per the campaign biography.

Biography

Southey Blanton designs and builds training programs for child welfare workers statewide in North Carolina, as well as training and resources for foster and resource parents, per a campaign biography published by Network for Public Education Action. He is the son of a public school teacher, attended public schools, has four children in public schools, and volunteers as a youth soccer and basketball coach.

Amy Scott Galey

Amy Scott Galey

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Amy Scott Galey serves as Senate Majority Whip, per the NC General Assembly. She represents Senate District 25, covering Alamance and Randolph counties, and is serving her third term. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for North Carolina Senate District 25 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for North Carolina Senate District 25 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Southey Blanton and Amy Scott Galey. Candidate information follows official Randolph County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the North Carolina Senate District 25 election in North Carolina?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for North Carolina are on the North Carolina election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Randolph County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Randolph County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Southey Blanton, full profileAmy Scott Galey, full profileOfficial North Carolina election office