2026 Elections in North Carolina
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. All 14 of North Carolina's seats in the U.S. House of Representatives are on the ballot, as every House seat is every two years. One of North Carolina's two U.S. Senate seats is also on the ballot: the seat held by Thom Tillis (R), Class 2, whose current term ends January 3, 2027. The new regular terms begin January 3, 2027, when the 120th Congress first meets.
The Senate Seat on the Ballot
Thom TillisRepublican, Senate, Class 2On the ballot; the current term ends January 3, 2027Voted on 115 of 123 deciding roll calls, missed 8, with their party 95% of the time.
- Thom Tillis (R-NC) voted Yea on S. 4668, the Protect College Sports Act of 2026, on September 28, 2026 (Senate Roll Call 250).
- Thom Tillis (R-NC) voted Yea on H.Con.Res. 89 on September 24, 2026 (Senate Roll Call 244).
- Thom Tillis (R-NC) did not vote on H.R. 6500, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027, on August 8, 2026 (Senate Roll Call 228).
Ted BuddRepublican, Senate, Class 3Not on the ballot; the term ends January 3, 2029Voted on 118 of 123 deciding roll calls, missed 5, with their party 100% of the time.
- Ted Budd (R-NC) voted Yea on S. 4668, the Protect College Sports Act of 2026, on September 28, 2026 (Senate Roll Call 250).
- Ted Budd (R-NC) voted Nay on H.Con.Res. 89 on September 24, 2026 (Senate Roll Call 244).
- Ted Budd (R-NC) voted Yea on H.R. 6500, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027, on August 8, 2026 (Senate Roll Call 228).
All 14 House Seats on the Ballot
The member serving now in each district, with their record on the deciding roll calls of the 119th Congress through September 16, 2026. The delegation is 10 Republicans and 4 Democrats.
| District | Member Now | Party | Votes Cast | Missed | With Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC-1 | Donald G. Davis | Democrat | 328 | 5 | 66% |
| NC-2 | Deborah K. Ross | Democrat | 334 | 0 | 98% |
| NC-3 | Gregory F. Murphy | Republican | 294 | 41 | 100% |
| NC-4 | Valerie P. Foushee | Democrat | 329 | 6 | 98% |
| NC-5 | Virginia Foxx | Republican | 335 | 0 | 98% |
| NC-6 | Addison P. McDowell | Republican | 327 | 8 | 98% |
| NC-7 | David Rouzer | Republican | 326 | 9 | 100% |
| NC-8 | Mark Harris | Republican | 335 | 0 | 91% |
| NC-9 | Richard Hudson | Republican | 329 | 6 | 100% |
| NC-10 | Pat Harrigan | Republican | 328 | 7 | 88% |
| NC-11 | Chuck Edwards | Republican | 326 | 9 | 97% |
| NC-12 | Alma S. Adams | Democrat | 335 | 0 | 99% |
| NC-13 | Brad Knott | Republican | 328 | 7 | 93% |
| NC-14 | Tim Moore | Republican | 334 | 1 | 99% |
District lines are drawn by each state and can change between elections. The districts here are those of the 119th Congress; the state or local election office can tell you which district you vote in.
Election Day Facts
- Election Day is , set by federal law as the Tuesday after the first Monday in November.
- Every House seat is on the ballot every two years; a Senate term lasts six years, and one third of the Senate is up every two years.
- Polling hours, early voting, mail voting and registration deadlines are set by North Carolina. Find your state election office on USA.gov.
- Referandom lists who holds each seat now and how they voted. It does not list candidates, polls or forecasts.
Questions About the 2026 Election in North Carolina
When is Election Day 2026 in North Carolina?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the Tuesday after the first Monday in November set by federal law (2 U.S.C. 7). Polling hours, early voting and mail voting are set by North Carolina; the state or local election office has the details.
Is there a Senate election in North Carolina in 2026?
Yes. The seat held by Thom Tillis (R), Class 2, is on the ballot; the current term ends January 3, 2027.
How many House seats does North Carolina have?
North Carolina has 14 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives, and all 14 are on the ballot in 2026. The members serving now are 10 Republicans and 4 Democrats.
Who are the senators from North Carolina?
Thom Tillis (R) and Ted Budd (R). Thom Tillis's seat is on the ballot in 2026. Ted Budd's term ends January 3, 2029.
When do the winners take office?
Members elected to regular terms take office on January 3, 2027, when the 120th Congress first meets.
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Referandom. (2026, September 30). 2026 Elections in North Carolina. CDR Technology Foundation, Inc. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://www.referandom.us/elections/2026/north-carolina