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 Jul 7, 2026 · Center Field Politics
Scout's Report
A Navy veteran and technology expert with a track record as a repeat Libertarian candidate who has drawn tens of thousands of statewide votes.
Core Strength
Military-veteran profile, technology expertise, and prior statewide campaign experience.
Core Weakness
No governing record and the structural challenge of running as a third-party candidate.
Recent Action
Secured the Libertarian nomination for North Carolina’s open 2026 U.S. Senate race.
Key Metrics
- Reliability
- N/A
- Documented Controversies
- 0
- Funding Secured
- N/A
No roll-call record available for a non-incumbent.
Official ethics findings or court records only.
No appropriations history for a non-incumbent candidate.
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.