We walk through the North Carolina Republican U.S. Senate primary, explain ballot rules, and clarify why one name may not count. Then we profile each candidate with sourced highlights, policy priorities, and links so you can decide faster and vote smarter.

• Primary dates, ballot rules, and unaffiliated voter options
• Status of Margot Dupre’s residency challenge and implications
• Richard Dansie’s incentive-driven reforms and healthcare registry model
• Don Brown’s deep state cuts, tax overhaul, and national carry push
• Michael Whatley’s party leadership record and fundraising strength
• Elizabeth Temple’s affordability focus and AI concerns
• Michele Morrow’s border, education, and election integrity agenda
• Thomas Johnson’s veterans care, grocery costs, and religious liberty plans
• Where to find the NC Deep Dive's Voters' Guide and candidate links

Thanks for helping us in our mission to help voters make their most informed choices.

Republican Primary Candidates for US 

Richard Dansie: [email protected]/Facebook/X

Don Brown: [email protected]/Facebook

Michael Whatley: [email protected]/Facebook/Instagram/X

Elizabeth A. Temple: [email protected]

Michele Morrow: [email protected]/Facebook/Instagram/X

Thomas Johnson: [email protected]/Facebook/Instagram/TikTok/YouTube

2026 Voters' Guide for Southern Wake County

Campaign Finance Reports for Federal Candidate Committees

Voter Information (Register, Am I Registered?, Election Information)
Voter Info (Designated Polling Places, Sample Ballots, Registration Status, Voting Jurisdiction, Verify Address and Party Affiliation)
Election Information (Absentee by Mail Voting, Early Voting, Election Day Voting)

Closest Early Voting Locations
February 12-28

WE Hunt Recreation Center-Holly Springs

Hilltop Needmore Town Park Clubhouse-Fuquay Varina

ELECTION DAY
Tuesday, March 3 from 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM

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