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North Carolina’s Senate seats

Two statewide positions, with different regular election schedules.

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Statewide
Representing the entire state rather than one district.
Senate class
A group of Senate seats with the same regular election schedule; not a rank.
Incumbent
The person currently holding the office.

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SeatOfficeholderParty in sourceRepresents
North Carolina · Senate Class 2Thom TillisRepublicanEntire state
North Carolina · Senate Class 3Ted BuddRepublicanEntire state