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Wake County, North Carolina

North Carolina Senate District 14

Blue and McCarty are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Wake County election filings.

About this race

Dan Blue (Democratic), Angela B. McCarty (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Dan Blue 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.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Dan Blue, is on the ballot.

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Dan Blue

Dan Blue

DemocraticIncumbent

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Supporting our public schools
  • Creating opportunities for families through jobs and community investment
  • Building safer, healthier communities
Biography

Dan Blue is a North Carolina state senator who was first elected to the North Carolina House in 1980, per the campaign site. Blue was elected Speaker of the House in 1991 and moved to the Senate in 2009, per the campaign site. Blue earned a mathematics degree from North Carolina Central University and a law degree from Duke University, per the campaign site.

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Angela B. McCarty

Republican

Top priorities

From other published sources

  • School safety related to gun violence and drugs, per campaign questionnaire
  • Competitive pay for teachers and state employees, per campaign questionnaire
  • Affordable housing partnerships with developers and nonprofits, per campaign questionnaire
Biography

Angela B. McCarty works as a teacher and instructor, with prior experience as an art and aviation teacher in Fort Yukon, Alaska, and as a commercial pilot and flight instructor, per a campaign questionnaire. She previously worked in law enforcement, including narcotics investigations with the Danville Police Department, and holds a business administration/aerospace technology degree from Averett University. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for North Carolina Senate District 14 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for North Carolina Senate District 14 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Dan Blue and Angela B. McCarty. Candidate information follows official Wake County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the North Carolina Senate District 14 election in North Carolina?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for North Carolina are on the North Carolina election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Wake County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Wake County and state election office filings, last verified October 14, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
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