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North Carolina · North Carolina Senate District 21 · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Paul Taylor

Democratic

2026 race · North Carolina Senate District 21

2% chance of winning · race rated Solid R

2%98%

5% chance of winning · race rated Likely R

5%95%
● Paul Taylor● Tom McInnisINC
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