Shannon
W. Bray
Libertarian candidate Shannon W. Bray runs for U.S. Senate in North Carolina in 2026
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Background
Shannon W. Bray is the Libertarian Party candidate for U.S. Senate in North Carolina in the November 3, 2026 general election. He is a U.S. Navy veteran and cybersecurity professional based in Angier, North Carolina, in the Raleigh area. 127
Bray's professional background spans enterprise architecture, senior software engineering, technology entrepreneurship, and authorship, with work focused on systems handling sensitive information and critical infrastructure. He holds a master's degree in cybersecurity, along with a bachelor's degree in information technology/cybersecurity from Colorado State University Global and other academic credentials. 2313
Bray has made multiple runs for office as a Libertarian, including a 2020 U.S. Senate bid and a 2024 North Carolina lieutenant governor race, though he has not held elected office. 7 He is one of several candidates in the 2026 North Carolina U.S. Senate race alongside Democratic and Republican nominees. 2
At a glance
- Party
- Libertarian
- Running for
- U.S. Senate, North Carolina
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Enterprise architect and cybersecurity professional; U.S. Senate candidate (NC, 2026)
- Website
- shannonbray.us(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
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Timeline
- Oct 8debateDebate announced: Bray and Dublin to participate in October 15 online Senate debate
An October 8 announcement reported that Bray and Green Party candidate Michael Dublin planned to participate in an online Senate debate on October 15 from 7:30–9 p.m., coinciding with the opening of statewide early voting. Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley were invited but neither campaign had responded.
Bray and Dublin to Debate as Early Voting Opens - EIN Presswire · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 5filingBray confirmed as one of four candidates on NC general-election ballot
By October 5, the Fayetteville Observer identified Bray as one of four candidates on the North Carolina general-election ballot, alongside Roy Cooper, Michael Whatley, and Michael Dublin.
Candidates for North Carolina's U.S. Senate seat share their priorities · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 5newsBray outlines policy priorities in Fayetteville Observer voter guide
In a questionnaire published October 5, Bray stated he was running to protect constitutional liberty, restrain federal spending, improve veterans' and healthcare services, expand economic opportunity, and govern AI and surveillance responsibly. He highlighted affordable rural healthcare and faster VA claims processing as urgent priorities.
Candidates for North Carolina's U.S. Senate seat share their priorities · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 27pollBig Data Poll shows Bray at 7% among NC likely voters
A Big Data Poll of 642 likely voters fielded September 27–29 and posted September 29 showed Shannon Bray receiving 7% support, his highest result among recent surveys.
Shannon Bray Polls: Polling Average & Latest Surveys · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 16pollInsiderAdvantage poll shows Bray at 1.6% in NC Senate race
An InsiderAdvantage poll fielded September 16–17 showed Shannon Bray at 1.6% support in the North Carolina U.S. Senate race.
Shannon Bray Polls: Polling Average & Latest Surveys · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 13pollHarper Polling shows Bray at 3% in NC Senate race
A Harper Polling survey fielded September 13–15 showed Shannon Bray receiving 3% support in the North Carolina U.S. Senate race.
Shannon Bray Polls: Polling Average & Latest Surveys · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Aug 31pollEast Carolina University poll shows Bray at 3% in NC Senate race
An East Carolina University poll fielded August 31–September 3 showed Shannon Bray at 3% support in the North Carolina U.S. Senate race.
Shannon Bray Polls: Polling Average & Latest Surveys · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Aug 27filingNo itemized Bray FEC fundraising data reported as of August 27
A candidate comparison page noted no itemized Bray campaign-finance data in FEC disclosures as of August 27, with August news reports indicating he had not reported significant fundraising.
Shannon Bray (L) – North Carolina Senate 2026 | Smarter.Vote · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Aug 21pollElon University/YouGov poll shows Bray at 2% in NC Senate race
An Elon University/YouGov poll fielded August 21–31 showed Shannon Bray receiving 2% support among respondents in the 2026 North Carolina U.S. Senate race.
Shannon Bray Polls: Polling Average & Latest Surveys · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Sources 11
- [1] We asked four candidates for NC's Senate seat what they'd do if they win(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
- [2] Bray and Dublin to Debate as Early Voting Opens - EIN Presswire(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
- [3] Shannon Bray (L) – North Carolina Senate 2026 | Smarter.Vote(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [4] Candidates for North Carolina's U.S. Senate seat share their priorities(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
- [5] Shannon Bray Polls: Polling Average & Latest Surveys(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
- [6] Economy - Shannon Bray for NC US Senate(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
- [7] Education & Workforce - Shannon Bray(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
- [8] Healthcare(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
- [9] Taking A Stand on the Issues That Matter Most(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
- [10] Foreign Policy & Defense - Shannon Bray(opens in a new tab) Jun 12, 2026
- [11] Guns Don't Kill People, Social Media Does(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2022