North Carolina State Senate · 2026 general · all 50 seats

The North Carolina State Senate majority comes down to 1 uncalled race

Democrats hold 24 seats and Republicans 25, with 1 still being counted; 26 make a majority. 4 seats changed party. Democrats cannot reach a majority; Republicans need 1 of them and lead in 1.

26 for a majorityBefore the electionD 20R 30Now, so farD 24R 25

4 seats flipped to Democrats0 to Republicans1 still uncalled

Source: Results and race calls: North Carolina State Board of Elections (unofficial)Updated Nov 7, 2026, 3:01 PM ET

4Seats flipped4 to Democrats, 0 to Republicans

3Incumbents defeatedIn the general election

2Open seatsNo incumbent on the ballot

6Uncontested seats5 Democratic, 1 Republican

7Decided by under 5 pointsCalled and uncalled

D +16.1Median swingContested districts, from the last race on the same lines

Source: Results and race calls: North Carolina State Board of Elections (unofficial)Updated Nov 7, 2026, 3:01 PM ET

Every race, by how close it was

All 50 races by the winner’s margin, D − R. The shaded band holds the 7 races decided by under 5 points. Ringed dots flipped; amber dots are still being counted. The 6 seats won without an opponent sit at the ends.