IncumbentThom Tillis Republican
General election
- 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 results
former governor of North Carolina (2017–2025)
tech consultant and nominee for North Carolina's 8th congressional district in 2024
Also on the ballot:
Marcus Williams 2.5%- Daryl Farrow 1.2%
Republican primary results
former chair of the Republican National Committee (2024–2025)
attorney, author, and candidate for in 2024
Also on the ballot:
- Thomas Johnson 5.7%
- Michele Morrow 5.6%
- Elizabeth Temple 3.8%
- Richard Dansie 2.4%
Libertarian primary
cybersecurity professional and perennial candidate
Other
- Michele Palmer Parks Independent
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