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2 candidates are tracked for North Carolina Senate District 47 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Frank Patton Hughes III and Ralph Hise. Candidate information follows official Madison County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Frank Patton Hughes III (Democratic), Ralph Hise (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Ralph Hise 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
Frank Patton Hughes III is the Democratic candidate for North Carolina Senate District 47 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified general-election candidate list.
Republican · Incumbent
Ralph Hise is the Republican candidate for North Carolina Senate District 47 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified general-election candidate list.