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North Carolina U.S. senators
North Carolina is represented in the U.S. Senate by Thom Tillis (R) and Ted Budd (R). In the 2026 election, Roy Cooper won the Tillis seat.
| Senator | Party | Seat | Term ends | Next election |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thom Tillis | Republican | Class II | Jan 3, 2027 | 2026 |
| Ted Budd | Republican | Class III | Jan 3, 2029 | 2028 |
North Carolina 2026 Senate election
Roy Cooper won (Roy Cooper 58.7% · Michael Whatley 39.1% · Shannon Bray 1.3%). Roy Cooper is the senator-elect and takes office January 3, 2027, succeeding Thom Tillis.
PoliGov's final forecast gave Roy Cooper a 98% chance and Michael Whatley a 2% chance. Full North Carolina forecast →
In the 2024 presidential election, North Carolina voted Republican by 3.3 points. 2024 results by state →