Shannon Bray
Candidate, U.S. Senate (NC) · Libertarian · North Carolina
Shannon Bray is a Navy veteran and cybersecurity professional running as the Libertarian nominee in North Carolina’s open 2026 U.S. Senate race; he has not previously held elected office.
Profile last updated Sep 7, 2026 · Center Field Politics
Summary
A Navy veteran and technology expert with a track record as a repeat Libertarian candidate who has drawn tens of thousands of statewide votes.
Recent Action
Secured the Libertarian nomination for North Carolina’s open 2026 U.S. Senate race.
Where They Stand
Stances on the issues many voters care most about. Where a candidate has not given a clear answer we mark it "Mixed / Partial" or "Unclear" rather than guess. Positions are drawn from official records and bias-labeled news sources; they are descriptive only and are never scored.
Environment—Mixed / Partial34
Climate protections and regulation versus fewer climate-related regulations on industry.
Favors market-based approaches and limited federal mandates.
Healthcare—Opposes4
Expanding healthcare coverage for all versus expanding market-based, private insurance.
Opposes single-payer; favors market-based coverage and price transparency.
Second Amendment—Opposes3
New firearm regulations versus no new firearm regulations.
A Second Amendment and civil-liberties advocate opposing most new firearm restrictions.
Immigration—Mixed / Partial3
Pathways to citizenship versus a closed-border approach.
Backs practical, market-oriented immigration solutions over sweeping restriction or amnesty.
Roe v. Wade—Supports4
Protecting access to abortion versus restricting access to abortion.
Holds a broadly libertarian view favoring limited government involvement in personal decisions.
National Security—Opposes3
Whether diplomacy or military strength should be the primary national-security priority.
As a veteran, emphasizes restraint and congressional authorization before military action.
Party Loyalty
No voting record yet; loyalty cannot be measured.