2026 United States Senate Election in North Carolina
North Carolina · Federal
Election results
General · November 3, 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Vote % | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roy Cooper | Dem | 2,467,963 | 58.7% | |
| Michael Whatley | Rep | 1,643,088 | 39.1% | |
| Shannon W. Bray | Libertarian | 55,726 | 1.3% | |
| Michael Dublin | GRE | 36,404 | 0.9% |
Comparisons show seats contested in each cycle; Senate seat classes and special elections can differ between years.
| Party | 2022 seats | 2026 seats | Change | 2022 Vote % | 2026 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 1 | 0 | −1 | 50.5% | 39.1% | −11.4 pp |
Seat changes by party
1 → 1 seats
| Party | 2010 seats | 2026 seats | Change | 2010 Vote % | 2026 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 1 | 0 | −1 | 54.9% | 39.1% | −15.8 pp |
Seat changes by party
1 → 1 seats
| Party | 2014 seats | 2026 seats | Change | 2014 Vote % | 2026 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 1 | 0 | −1 | 48.8% | 39.1% | −9.7 pp |
Seat changes by party
1 → 1 seats
| Party | 2016 seats | 2026 seats | Change | 2016 Vote % | 2026 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 1 | 0 | −1 | 51.1% | 39.1% | −12.0 pp |
Seat changes by party
1 → 1 seats
| Party | 2020 seats | 2026 seats | Change | 2020 Vote % | 2026 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 1 | 0 | −1 | 48.7% | 39.1% | −9.6 pp |
Seat changes by party
1 → 1 seats
| Party | 2022 seats | 2026 seats | Change | 2022 Vote % | 2026 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 1 | 0 | −1 | 50.5% | 39.1% | −11.4 pp |
Seat changes by party
1 → 1 seats
Historical trends
Republican
Chart data
| Election | Republican |
|---|---|
| November 2, 2010 | 1 |
| November 4, 2014 | 1 |
| November 8, 2016 | 1 |
| November 3, 2020 | 1 |
| November 8, 2022 | 1 |
| November 3, 2026 | 0 |
Republican
Chart data
| Election | Republican |
|---|---|
| November 2, 2010 | 1 |
| November 4, 2014 | 1 |
| November 8, 2016 | 1 |
| November 3, 2020 | 1 |
| November 8, 2022 | 1 |
| November 3, 2026 | 0 |
Republican
Chart data
| Election | Republican |
|---|---|
| November 2, 2010 | 54.9% |
| November 4, 2014 | 48.8% |
| November 8, 2016 | 51.1% |
| November 3, 2020 | 48.7% |
| November 8, 2022 | 50.5% |
| November 3, 2026 | 39.1% |
Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections