The Ballot Brief
Moore County, North Carolina

North Carolina Senate District 21

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2 candidates are tracked for North Carolina Senate District 21 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Paul Taylor and Tom McInnis. Candidate information follows official Moore County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

Paul Taylor (Democratic), Tom McInnis (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Tom McInnis 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.

Paul Taylor

Democratic

Paul Taylor is a military veteran and community organizer based in Cumberland County who has worked as an advocate for families facing eviction and housing instability, per his campaign site.

2026 priorities (per the campaign site)

Source: candidate campaign site.

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Tom McInnis

Tom McInnis

Republican · Incumbent

Tom McInnis is the Republican candidate for North Carolina Senate District 21 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified general-election candidate list.

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Candidate roster from official Moore County Supervisor of Elections filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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