General election
- Michael Dublin Green
teacher and nominee for North Carolina's 2nd congressional district in 2024
- Michael Whatley Republican
former chair of the Republican National Committee (2024–2025)
- Roy Cooper Democrat
former governor of North Carolina (2017–2025)
- Shannon Bray Libertarian
cybersecurity professional and perennial candidate
Democratic primary
former governor of North Carolina (2017–2025)
tech consultant and nominee for North Carolina's 8th congressional district in 2024
Marcus Williams 2.5%
Daryl Farrow 1.2%
Republican primary
former chair of the Republican National Committee (2024–2025)
attorney, author, and candidate for in 2024
Thomas Johnson 5.7%
Michele Morrow 5.6%
Elizabeth Temple 3.8%
Richard Dansie 2.4%

