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North Carolina · North Carolina Senate District 17 · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Shirley Johnson

Republican

2026 race · North Carolina Senate District 17

<1% chance of winning · race rated Solid D

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<1% chance of winning · race rated Solid D

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● Sydney BatchINC● Shirley JohnsonAlso: Patrick Bowersox (L)
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