The 2026 North Carolina Republican Primary is a federal primary election scheduled for March 10, 2026, where Republican voters will select their nominee for the United States Senate seat currently held by Thom Tillis. The winner will advance to the general election in November 2026 to compete against the Democratic nominee and any third-party candidates.
The 2026 North Carolina Republican Primary is a federal primary election scheduled for March 10, 2026, where Republican voters will select their nominee for the United States Senate seat currently held by Thom Tillis. The winner will advance to the general election in November 2026 to compete against the Democratic nominee and any third-party candidates.
To vote in the 2026 North Carolina Republican Primary, voters must be registered as Republican or unaffiliated (who may choose a Republican ballot) and registered by February 10, 2026. Voters can cast ballots in person on Election Day at their assigned polling place, during the early voting period from February 17 to March 8, 2026, or by requesting an absentee ballot by mail, which must be received by 5:00 p.m. on March 10, 2026. Photo ID is required for in-person voting, with acceptable forms including a North Carolina driver's license, state ID, or U.S. passport.