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2 candidates are tracked for North Carolina Senate District 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Charles Dudley and Bob Brinson. Candidate information follows official Craven County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Charles Dudley (Democratic), Bob Brinson (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Bob Brinson is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Party nominees were chosen at the March 3 primary (a second primary is held only when no one reaches 30 percent plus one); unaffiliated candidates qualified by petition. The field is the State Board of Elections' certified general-election candidate list (read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Democratic
Charles Dudley is the Democratic candidate for North Carolina Senate District 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified general-election candidate list.
Republican · Incumbent
Bob Brinson is the Republican candidate for North Carolina Senate District 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified general-election candidate list.