2016 United States Senate election in North Carolina

none January 2026 January 2018 2016 United States Senate election in North Carolina North Carolina presidential no 2010 United States Senate election in North Carolina 2010 2022 United States Senate election in North Carolina 2022 November 8, 2016 150x150px File:Richard Burr official portrait (cropped 2).jpg Richard Burr Republican Party (United States) 2,395,376 51.06% File:Deborah K Ross.jpg Deborah Ross Democratic Party (United States) 2,128,165 45.37% 325px County results 325px Congressional district results 325px Precinct results 1 325px Burr: #ffb2b2 40–50% #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80% #C21B18 80–90% #A80000 >90%Ross: #A5B0FF 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% #0D0596 >90%Tie: #d2b1d9 40–50% U.S. Senator Richard Burr Republican Party (United States) Richard Burr Republican Party (United States) The 2016 United States Senate election in North Carolina was held on November 8, 2016, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the State of North Carolina, concurrently with the 2016 U.S. presidential election, elections to the United States Senate in other states, elections to the United States House of Representatives, and various state and local elections. Primary elections were held on March 15.WRAL: North Carolina primaries officially on March 15 with signing https://web.archive.org/web/20151002070437/http://www.wral.com/north-carolina-primaries-now-on-march-15-with-bill-signing/14938667 October 2, 2015 Incumbent Republican Senator Richard Burr won re-election to a third term in office against Democratic former state representative Deborah Ross and Libertarian Sean Haugh. Burr said that this election would be his last.https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/article90756562.html US Sen. Richard Burr says 2016 will be his last run for elected office Campbell Colin The Charlotte Observer July 20, 2016 November 10, 2016 November 11, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161111061302/http://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/article90756562.html live limited Republican primary There had been speculation that Burr might retire,Cahn Emily Opportunities Now and Later in North Carolina http://www.rollcall.com/news/opportunities_now_and_later_in_north_carolina-229628-1.html?pos=hln December 11, 2013 Roll Call December 11, 2013 but he said in September 2014 that he was "planning" on running,Rumors Aside, Burr Says He'll Run Again http://www.nationaljournal.com/politics/rumors-aside-burr-says-he-ll-run-again-20140915 September 22, 2014 National Journal September 15, 2014 September 19, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140919005424/http://www.nationaljournal.com/politics/rumors-aside-burr-says-he-ll-run-again-20140915 dead and reaffirmed this in January 2015.http://www.wncn.com/story/27776263/sen-burr-confirms-he-will-run-in-2016 Sen. Burr confirms he will run in 2016 WNCN January 6, 2015 January 8, 2015 January 8, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150108150731/http://www.wncn.com/story/27776263/sen-burr-confirms-he-will-run-in-2016 dead If Burr had retired, the seat was expected to draw significant interest, with potential Republican candidates including U.S. representatives George Holding, Mark Meadows, and Robert Pittenger, Labor Commissioner Cherie Berry, Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest, Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler, State Senator Phil Berger, and former Ambassador to Denmark James P. Cain. Candidates Declared Greg Brannon, physician, Tea Party activist and candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2014https://www.facebook.com/DrGregBrannon/videos/vb.552463691431298/1134648023212859/?type=2&theater WATCH as I officially file as a Republican candidate for the United States Senate! Facebook Brannon Greg December 21, 2015 December 21, 2015http://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/politics-columns-blogs/under-the-dome/article50894050.html Republican Greg Brannon challenges Richard Burr in second Senate bid The News & Observer Campbell Colin December 21, 2015 December 21, 2015 Richard Burr, incumbent U.S. senator Larry Holmquist, businessman and Tea Party activisthttp://www.hpenews.com/news/triad-republican-to-challenge-burr-in-senate-primary/article_f92a9458-6237-11e5-84ba-7308729d4ee2.html Triad Republican to challenge Burr in Senate primary High Point Enterprise Johnson Paul B. September 23, 2015 October 13, 2015 September 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes http://myfox8.com/2015/09/24/larry-holmquist-enters-senate-race-challenging-richard-burr Larry Holmquist enters Senate race, challenging Richard Burr WGHP Krueger Sarah September 24, 2015 October 13, 2015 Paul Wright, former Superior Court judge, candidate for governor in 2012 and nominee for NC-04 in 2014http://www.citizen-times.com/story/news/2015/09/11/former-judge-wright-running-burrs-senate-seat/72098026 Former judge Wright running for Burr's Senate seat Asheville Citizen-Times September 11, 2015 September 12, 2015 Declined Mark Meadows, U.S. representative (running for re-election)https://dailyhaymaker.com/?p=11802 #NCSEN: Draft Mark Meadows for, um, SENATE ???? The Daily Haymaker Clifton Brant June 27, 2015 June 28, 2015http://www.politicsnc.com/best-week-in-nc-politics-mark-meadows Best Week in NC Politics: Rep. Mark Meadows PoliticsNC Wynne John June 26, 2015 June 28, 2015http://www.citizen-times.com/story/news/politics/elections/2015/12/01/mark-meadows-files-third-term/76622742 Mark Meadows files for third term Asheville Citizen-Times Barrett Mark December 1, 2015 December 3, 2015 Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror RichardBurr GregBrannon PaulWright LarryHolmquist UndecidedPublic Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling March 11–13, 2016 749 ±3.6% 48% 20% 4% 3% 24%High Point UniversityHigh Point University March 9–10, 2016 734 ±2.5% 56% 20% 5% 3% 17%SurveyUSASurveyUSA March 4–7, 2016 688 ±3.8% 45% 17% 7% 4% 27%SurveyUSASurveyUSA February 14–16, 2016 437 ±2.8% 45% 14% 6% 6% 30%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling February 14–16, 2016 597 ±4.0% 56% 13% 4% 3% 24%High Point UniversityHigh Point University January 30 – February 4, 2016 477 ±4.5% 46% 10% 5% 2% 37%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling January 18–19, 2016 433 ±3.2% 55% 10% 6% 5% 24% background:#cff Hypothetical polling border:solid 1px silver; padding:8px; background:var(--background-color-base); color:var(--color-base); Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror RichardBurr MarkMeadows UndecidedPublic Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling July 2–6, 2015 288 ± 5.8% 62% 9% 28% Results Republican primary resultsNC State Board of Elections Richard Burr (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 622,074 61.41% Greg Brannon Republican Party (United States) 255,030 25.17% Paul Wright Republican Party (United States) 85,944 8.48% Larry Holmquist Republican Party (United States) 50,010 4.94% 1,013,058 100.00% Democratic primary Candidates Declared Kevin Griffin, businessmanhttps://www.wral.com/durham-businessman-joining-dem-field-in-us-senate-race/14972023 Durham businessman joining Dem field in US Senate race WRAL-TV Leslie Laura October 15, 2015 October 29, 2015 Ernest Reeves, retired U.S. Army captain, candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2014 and candidate for mayor of Greenville in 2015ftp://alt.ncsbe.gov/Candidate_Filing/Candidate_Listing_20160315.pdf North Carolina State Board of Elections dead Candidate Listing December 21, 2015 Chris Rey, mayor of Spring Lakehttp://www.fayobserver.com/blogs/news/peoples_business/spring-lake-mayor-chris-rey-announces-run-for-us-senate/article_943e3dc8-605d-11e5-a8de-f3a10ca97579.html Spring Lake Mayor Chris Rey announces run for US Senate Fayetteville Observer Woolverton Paul September 21, 2015 September 21, 2015 Deborah Ross, former state representativehttps://www.wral.com/ex-wake-lawmaker-ross-enters-us-senate-race/14967485 Ex-Wake lawmaker Ross enters US Senate race WRAL-TV Burns Matthew October 14, 2015 October 14, 2015 Declined Dan Blue, minority leader of the North Carolina Senate and candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2002http://atr.rollcall.com/kay-hagan-2016-north-carolina-contingency Democrats Prep North Carolina Contingency Plan Roll Call Cahn Emily March 13, 2015 March 13, 2015 March 15, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150315042956/http://atr.rollcall.com/kay-hagan-2016-north-carolina-contingency/ dead Roy Cooper, North Carolina attorney general (running for governor)Attorney General Announces Candidacy For Governor http://www.wfmynews2.com/story/news/local/2014/11/06/roy-cooper-for-governor/18594755 November 7, 2014 Charlotte Observer November 6, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141108001306/http://www.wfmynews2.com/story/news/local/2014/11/06/roy-cooper-for-governor/18594755/ November 8, 2014 dead Janet Cowell, North Carolina State Treasurer https://www.wral.com/nc-treasurer-cowell-won-t-seek-re-election/14965948/ NC Treasurer Cowell won't seek re-election Mark Binke WRAL-TV October 13, 2015 October 13, 2015 Cal Cunningham, former state senator and candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2010http://www.politico.com/story/2014/12/2016-senate-races-113837_Page4.html https://archive.today/20141229223736/http://www.politico.com/story/2014/12/2016-senate-races-113837_Page4.html dead December 29, 2014 16 in '16: The new battle for the Senate December 29, 2014 December 29, 2014 Politico Cheney Kylehttp://www.the-dispatch.com/article/20151217/NEWS/151219818 Group wants Cunningham to run in 8th District for Democrats The Dispatch Batts Mat December 17, 2015 December 18, 2015 December 22, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151222130713/http://www.the-dispatch.com/article/20151217/NEWS/151219818 dead Joel Ford, state senatorhttp://atr.rollcall.com/dscc-talking-potential-burr-challengers-north-carolina DSCC Talking to Potential Burr Challengers in North Carolina Roll Call Pathé Simone August 28, 2015 August 31, 2015 August 31, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150831152705/http://atr.rollcall.com/dscc-talking-potential-burr-challengers-north-carolina/ dead http://www.politicsnc.com/a-new-name A New Name PoliticsNC Wynne John August 31, 2015 August 31, 2015http://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/politics-columns-blogs/under-the-dome/article48039925.html NC Sen. Joel Ford won't run against Sen. Richard Burr The News & Observer Campbell Colin December 4, 2015 December 7, 2015 Anthony Foxx, United States secretary of transportation and former mayor of Charlottehttp://www.nationaljournal.com/whitehouse/what-you-need-to-know-about-obama-transportation-pick-anthony-foxx-20130429 What You Need to Know About Obama Transportation Pick Anthony Foxx Matt Vasilogambros National Journal April 29, 2013 September 9, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130926222704/http://www.nationaljournal.com/whitehouse/what-you-need-to-know-about-obama-transportation-pick-anthony-foxx-20130429 September 26, 2013 dead mdy-all https://washingtonexaminer.com/foxx-wont-run-for-senate-in-2016/article/2553566 Foxx won't run for Senate in 2016 Kelly Cohen The Washington Examiner September 17, 2014 October 2, 2014 Kay Hagan, former U.S. senatorhttp://atr.rollcall.com/kay-hagan-wont-challenge-richard-burr-2016 Kay Hagan Won't Challenge Richard Burr in 2016 Roll Call Cahn Emily Lesniewski Niels June 23, 2015 June 23, 2015 June 24, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150624035727/http://atr.rollcall.com/kay-hagan-wont-challenge-richard-burr-2016/ dead Duane Hall, state representativehttp://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/politics-columns-blogs/under-the-dome/article38948274.html NC Rep. Hall won't run for U.S. Senate The News & Observer Bonner Lynn October 13, 2015 October 13, 2015 Larry Hall, minority leader of the North Carolina House of Representativeshttp://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/community/durham-news/article47726670.html Candidates file to run for Durham county commissioners, DPS school board The News & Observer December 2, 2015 December 3, 2015 Jeff Jackson, state senatorhttp://www.politicsnc.com/jeff-jackson-running-for-state-senate Jeff Jackson: Running for (State) Senate PoliticsNC Wynne John June 11, 2015 June 11, 2015 Allen Joines, mayor of Winston-Salem (running for re-election)http://www.journalnow.com/news/local/joines-announces-plans-to-run-for-fifth-term/article_c4a1b0fb-2ef0-552a-84b1-933c5ea459bf.html Joines announces plans to run for fifth term Winston-Salem Journal Young Wesley September 9, 2015 September 10, 2015 Grier Martin, state representativehttps://www.wral.com/dems-search-for-a-challenger-to-burr/14958259 Dems search for a challenger to Burr WRAL-TV Binker Mark October 10, 2015 October 14, 2015 Nancy McFarlane, Independent mayor of Raleigh Mike McIntyre, former U.S. representative Charles Meeker, former mayor of Raleigh (running for labor commissioner)http://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/politics-columns-blogs/under-the-dome/article16537658.html#/tabPane=tabs-b0710947-1-2 Sunday Dome: US Sen. Burr plans fight against... (insert name here) The News & Observer Curliss J. Andrew March 29, 2015 June 18, 2015 Brad Miller, former U.S. representative Thomas W. Ross, outgoing president of the University of North Carolina systemhttp://www.chapelhillnews.com/2015/01/26/4506264_tom-ross-30-years-later-in-william.html Tom Ross: 30 Years Later, in William Friday's Footsteps Chapel Hill News D.G. Martin January 26, 2015 January 29, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150130093711/http://www.chapelhillnews.com/2015/01/26/4506264_tom-ross-30-years-later-in-william.html January 30, 2015 dead http://oldgoldandblack.com/?p=47669 Ross passes on 2016 U.S. Senate bid Old Gold & Black Cook Austin November 5, 2015 December 3, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151126195043/http://oldgoldandblack.com/?p=47669 November 26, 2015 dead Heath Shuler, former U.S. representativehttp://www.nationaljournal.com/politics/health-shuler-is-exploring-a-north-carolina-senate-run-20150806 Heath Shuler Is Exploring a North Carolina Senate Run National Journal Roarty Alex August 6, 2015 August 7, 2015http://atr.rollcall.com/democrats-still-seek-strong-challenger-burr-north-carolina Democrats Still Seek Strong Challenger to Burr in North Carolina Roll Call Pathé Simone October 5, 2015 October 7, 2015 October 6, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151006192423/http://atr.rollcall.com/democrats-still-seek-strong-challenger-burr-north-carolina/ dead Josh Stein, state senator (running for attorney general)https://www.nationaljournal.com/politics/2015/06/24/hagans-decision-leaves-democrats-with-few-options-north-carolina Hagan's Decision Leaves Democrats With Few Options in North Carolina National Journal Roarty Alex June 24, 2015 June 30, 2015https://www.wwaytv3.com/2015/07/14/stein-off-list-of-potential-challengers-to-sen-burr Stein Off List of Potential Challengers to Sen. Burr WWAY Wuzzardo Kevin July 14, 2015 July 16, 2015 Allen M. Thomas, mayor of Greenvillehttp://www.newsobserver.com/2015/01/02/4445359_greenville-mayor-says-a-2016-run.html https://archive.today/20150106141810/http://www.newsobserver.com/2015/01/02/4445359_greenville-mayor-says-a-2016-run.html dead January 6, 2015 Greenville mayor says a 2016 run against Sen. Richard Burr is 'speculation' Colin Campbell The News & Observer January 2, 2015 January 6, 2015 Beth Wood, state auditor (running for re-election)https://www.wwaytv3.com/2015/05/04/nc-state-auditor-beth-wood-running-for-re-election NC State Auditor Beth Wood Running for Re-election WWAY Wuzzardo Kevin May 4, 2015 August 31, 2015 Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror KevinGriffin ErnestReeves ChrisRey DeborahRoss UndecidedPublic Policy Polling March 11–13, 2016 746 ±3.6% 4% 8% 8% 40% 41%High Point University March 9–10, 2016 669 ±2.5% 9% 5% 7% 52% 27%SurveyUSA March 4–7, 2016 687 ±3.8% 7% 6% 9% 34% 44%SurveyUSA February 14–16, 2016 449 ±2.8% 7% 3% 5% 30% 55%Public Policy Polling February 14–16, 2016 575 ±4.1% 10% 2% 10% 22% 55%High Point University January 30 – February 4, 2016 478 ±4.5% 6% 4% 5% 19% 66%Public Policy Polling January 18–19, 2016 461 ±3.2% 14% 3% 10% 19% 55%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling December 5–7, 2015 555 ±2.8% 15% - 5% 41% 39%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling October 23–25, 2015 421 ±4.8% 16% - 6% 33% 45% Results Democratic primary resultsNC State Board of Elections Deborah Ross Democratic Party (United States) 614,414 62.32% Chris Rey Democratic Party (United States) 162,869 16.52% Kevin Griffin Democratic Party (United States) 115,618 11.73% Ernest Reeves Democratic Party (United States) 93,005 9.43% 985,906 100.00% Libertarian primary Candidates Declared Sean Haugh, pizza delivery man and nominee for the U.S. Senate in 2002 and 2014http://www.independentpoliticalreport.com/2015/10/sean-haugh-i-intend-to-run-for-u-s-senate-as-a-libertarian-in-north-carolina-in-2016 Sean Haugh: "I Intend to Run for U.S. Senate as a Libertarian in North Carolina in 2016" Independent Political Report Ziggler Jed October 7, 2015 October 13, 2015 General election Candidates Richard Burr (R), incumbent U.S. senator Sean Haugh (L), pizza delivery man and nominee for the U.S. Senate in 2002 and 2014 Deborah Ross (D), former state representative Debates Dates Location Burr Ross LinkOctober 13, 2016Chapel Hill, North CarolinaParticipantParticipantFull debate Endorsements Richard Burr U.S. presidents George W. Bush, 43rd president of the United Stateshttp://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/article107530142.html George W. Bush in Raleigh for Sen. Richard Burr fundraiser 2016-10-11 Campbell Colin The News & Observer U.S. senators John Cornyn, United States senator from Texas and Senate majority whip Ted Cruz, United States senator from Texas and 2016 presidential candidatehttps://www.dallasnews.com/news/2016-presidential-election/2016/10/04/ted-cruzjohn-cornyn-hosting-dallas-fundraiser-us-senate-candidates Ted Cruz, John Cornyn hosting Dallas fundraiser for U.S. Senate candidates Dallas News Jeffers Gromer October 4, 2016 October 7, 2016 Individuals John Bolton, former United States ambassador to the United Nationshttp://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2016/01/08/bolton_endorses_16_for_re-election_to_congress.html Bolton Endorses 16 for Re-Election to Congress RealClearPolitics Arkin James January 8, 2016 January 10, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160116055324/http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2016/01/08/bolton_endorses_16_for_re-election_to_congress.html January 16, 2016 live Organizations American Conservative Unionhttps://conservative.org/article/acu-endorses-richard-burr ACU Endorses Richard Burr American Conservative Union July 30, 2018 July 30, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180730050658/https://conservative.org/article/acu-endorses-richard-burr dead National Rifle Association - Political Victory Fundhttps://www.nrapvf.org/grades/North-Carolina Vote Richard Burr for U.S. Senate: A+ Rated and Endorsed NRA-PVF October 29, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161029173539/https://www.nrapvf.org/grades/North-Carolina/ October 29, 2016 usurped Newspapers The Daily Reflectorhttp://www.reflector.com/Editorials/2016/10/27/2016-U-S-Senate-and-House-endorsements.html Burr, Butterfield, Jones for U.S. Congress The Daily Reflector October 27, 2016 October 29, 2016 October 29, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161029114710/http://www.reflector.com/Editorials/2016/10/27/2016-U-S-Senate-and-House-endorsements.html dead Winston-Salem Journalhttp://www.journalnow.com/opinion/editorials/decision-our-endorsements-for-congress/article_fa6bbaca-bbb6-521f-9f9c-c8a169478474.html Decision 2016: Our endorsements for Congress Winston-Salem Journal October 16, 2016 October 29, 2016 Deborah Ross Presidents Barack Obama, 44th president of the United Stateshttps://www.usnews.com/news/politics/articles/2016-10-26/elizabeth-warren-stumps-for-hillary-clinton-focuses-on-senate-race-in-nc Elizabeth Warren Stumps for Hillary Clinton, Focuses on Senate Race in N.C. U.S. News & World Report Din Benjamin October 26, 2016 October 29, 2016 Vice presidents Joe Biden, 47th vice president of the United Stateshttps://www.dailykos.com/story/2016/11/2/1590079/-NC-Sen-Joe-Biden-Goes-All-In-To-Help-Deborah-Ross-D-Take-Back-The-Senate NC-Sen: Joe Boden goes all in to help Deborah Ross (D) take back the Senate – Daily Kos Daily Kos November 2, 2016 November 3, 2016 U.S. cabinet members and cabinet-level officials Hillary Clinton, 67th United States secretary of state, 2008 presidential candidate and 2016 presidential nominee U.S. senators Barbara Boxer, Californiahttps://m.dailykos.com/story/2016/10/29/1588304/-NV-NH-NC-PA-Sen-Sen-Barbara-Boxer-D-CA-helps-These-Women-Take-Back-The-U-S-Senate NV, NH, NC & PA-Sen: Sen. Barbara Boxer (D. CA) helps these women take back the U.S. Senate Daily Kos October 29, 2016 November 2, 2016 Sherrod Brown, Ohiohttps://www.dailykos.com/story/2016/9/28/1575629/-IL-AZ-FL-NC-Sen-Sen-Sherrod-Brown-D-OH-Gives-A-Grassroots-Boost-To-Dems-In-These-Races IL, AZ, FL & NC-Sen: Sen. Sherrod Brown (D. OH) gives a grassroots boost to Dems in these races Daily Kos September 28, 2016 November 3, 2016 Kirsten Gillibrand, New Yorkhttps://www.dailykos.com/story/2016/9/2/1566142/-NC-Sen-Sen-Kirsten-Gillibrand-D-NY-Gives-Deborah-Ross-D-Campaign-A-Boost Kirsten Gillibrand (D. NY) gives Deborah Ross' (D) campaign a boost Daily Kos September 2, 2016 November 2, 2016 Bernie Sanders, Vermonthttps://abcnews.go.com/Politics/bernie-sanders-kingmaker-key-congressional-races/story?id=43055628 Bernie Sanders Is Trying to Be a Kingmaker in Key Congressional Races ABC News Parks Maryalice October 26, 2016 October 29, 2016 Elizabeth Warren, Massachusetts Individuals Bob Edwards, mayor of Nags Head, North Carolinahttps://www.facebook.com/RossForNorthCarolina/photos/a.1511814759138461.1073741828.1508257779494159/1541580019495268/?type=3&theater Nags Head Mayor Bob Edwards is the latest to join Team Deborah Deborah Ross for US Senate December 23, 2015 January 21, 2016 Larry Marciniak, former Franklin County, North Carolina Democratic Party chairhttp://tellthetruthonthem.com/?p=5000 The Endorsement Of Deborah Ross Tell The Truth On Them Marciniak Larry December 14, 2015 January 21, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160127181406/http://tellthetruthonthem.com/?p=5000 January 27, 2016 dead Labor unions AFL-CIOhttp://www.wect.com/story/31005950/ross-cooper-coleman-get-north-carolina-afl-cio-endorsement Ross, Cooper, Coleman get North Carolina AFL-CIO endorsement WECT Associated Press January 19, 2016 January 21, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160122104551/http://www.wect.com/story/31005950/ross-cooper-coleman-get-north-carolina-afl-cio-endorsement January 22, 2016 dead Organizations Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committeehttps://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article55701665.html Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee backs Ross for U.S. Senate Charlotte Observer Morrill Jim January 21, 2016 January 21, 2016 EMILY's Listhttp://www.emilyslist.org/candidates/deborah-ross?&source=WPFOFM10_digital_social_20160115_social_DeborahRoss Deborah Ross- EMILY's List EMILY's List January 21, 2016 January 21, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160128190230/http://www.emilyslist.org/candidates/deborah-ross?&source=WPFOFM10_digital_social_20160115_social_DeborahRoss January 28, 2016 dead Human Rights Campaignhttp://www.hrc.org/blog/hrc-endorses-deborah-ross-of-north-carolina-for-u.-s.-senate HRC Endorses Deborah Ross of North Carolina for U.S. Senate Human Rights Campaign Lorenz Brandon October 10, 2016 October 29, 2016 November 9, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161109111654/http://www.hrc.org/blog/hrc-endorses-deborah-ross-of-north-carolina-for-u.-s.-senate dead League of Conservation Votershttp://www.lcv.org/media/press-releases/LCV-Action-Fund-Endorses-Deborah-Ross-for-U-S-Senate.html https://web.archive.org/web/20160226080336/http://www.lcv.org/media/press-releases/LCV-Action-Fund-Endorses-Deborah-Ross-for-U-S-Senate.html dead February 26, 2016 LCV Action Fund Endorses Deborah Ross for U.S. Senate League of Conservation Voters Blatt Hannah February 25, 2016 October 29, 2016 National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicarehttps://www.dailykos.com/story/2016/8/2/1555894/-North-Carolina-Democrat-Deborah-Ross-wins-key-endorsement-on-support-for-Social-Security-Medicare North Carolina Democrat Deborah Ross wins key endorsement on support for Social Security, Medicare Daily Kos McCarter Joan August 2, 2016 October 29, 2016 Our Revolutionhttps://morningconsult.com/alert/bernie-sanders-group-endorses-deborah-ross Bernie Sanders' Group Endorses Deborah Ross Morning Consult Easley Cameron September 20, 2016 October 29, 2016 October 18, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161018195431/https://morningconsult.com/alert/bernie-sanders-group-endorses-deborah-ross/ dead Planned Parenthoodhttps://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/pressroom/planned-parenthood-action-fund-endorses-deborah-ross-for-us-senate Planned Parenthood Action Fund endorses Deborah Ross for U.S. Senate March 7, 2016 October 29, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160421085202/http://plannedparenthoodaction.org/pressroom/press-releases/planned-parenthood-action-fund-endorses-deborah-ross-for-us-senate April 21, 2016 live Sierra Clubhttps://mountainx.com/opinion/letter-writer-sierra-club-endorses-candidates-in-local-elections Letter writer: Sierra Club endorses candidates in local elections Mountain Xpress Letters October 20, 2016 October 29, 2016 U.S. Women's Chamber of CommerceJuly 2023 Newspapers The Charlotte Observerhttps://www.charlotteobserver.com/opinion/editorials/article109032832.html Our choice in North Carolina's U.S. Senate race The Charlotte Observer October 18, 2016 October 29, 2016 The Charlotte Posthttp://www.thecharlottepost.com/news/2016/10/26/opinion/endorsements-ross-for-u.s.-senate-cooper-for-governor Endorsements: Ross for U.S. Senate, Cooper for governor Change needed in Washington and Raleigh The Charlotte Post October 26, 2016 October 29, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161029112123/http://www.thecharlottepost.com/news/2016/10/26/opinion/endorsements-ross-for-u.s.-senate-cooper-for-governor/ October 29, 2016 dead Indy Weekhttp://www.indyweek.com/indyweek/the-indy-endorses-deborah-ross-for-us-senate/Content?oid=5077235 The INDY Endorses Deborah Ross for U.S. Senate Indy Week October 19, 2016 October 29, 2016 October 29, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161029112627/http://www.indyweek.com/indyweek/the-indy-endorses-deborah-ross-for-us-senate/Content?oid=5077235 dead The New York Timeshttp://mobile.nytimes.com/2016/10/26/opinion/north-carolinas-chance-for-a-fresh-senate-voice.html North Carolina's chance for a fresh Senate voice The New York Times October 26, 2016 October 29, 2016 News & Recordhttp://www.greensboro.com/opinion/n_and_r_editorials/our-opinion-ross-for-senate/article_001a31bc-38bd-54bf-af51-e8667aa48d66.html Our Opinion: Deborah Ross for Senate News & Record October 24, 2016 October 29, 2016 Predictions Source Ranking As of The Cook Political Report2016 Senate Race Ratings for November 2, 2016 https://cookpolitical.com/ratings/senate-race-ratings/139360 The Cook Political Report March 26, 2021 Tossup November 2, 2016 Sabato's Crystal Ball2016 Senate http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2016-senate Sabato's Crystal Ball September 19, 2016 Lean R November 7, 2016 Rothenberg Political Report2016 Senate Ratings https://www.insideelections.com/ratings/senate/2016-senate-ratings-november-3-2016 Senate Ratings The Rothenberg Political Report November 3, 2016 Tossup November 3, 2016 Daily KosDaily Kos Election 2016 forecast: The final version https://m.dailykos.com/stories/2016/11/8/1593119/-Daily-Kos-Election-2016-forecast-The-final-version Daily Kos March 27, 2021 Tossup November 8, 2016 Real Clear PoliticsBattle for the Senate 2016 http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2016/senate/2016_elections_senate_map.html Real Clear Politics October 28, 2016 Tossup November 7, 2016 Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror RichardBurr (R) DeborahRoss (D) SeanHaugh (L) Other UndecidedSurveyMonkeySurveyMonkey November 1–7, 2016 3,126 ±4.6% 43% 47% 6% – 4%New York Times Upshot/Siena CollegeNew York Times Upshot/Siena College https://web.archive.org/web/20180116004455/https://www.siena.edu/assets/files/news/NC_Poll_november_release_final.pdf January 16, 2018 November 4–6, 2016 800 ±3.5% 46% 45% – – 9%Quinnipiac UniversityQuinnipiac University https://web.archive.org/web/20161107221810/https://poll.qu.edu/images/polling/ps/ps11072016.pdf/ November 7, 2016 November 3–6, 2016 870 ±3.3% 47% 47% – 1% 4%SurveyMonkeySurveyMonkey October 31 – November 6, 2016 2,865 ±4.6% 44% 47% 6% – 3%Breitbart/Gravis MarketingBreitbart/Gravis Marketing November 1–4, 2016 1,250 ±2.8% 47% 48% – – 5%SurveyMonkeySurveyMonkey October 28 – November 3, 2016 2,292 ±4.6% 44% 47% 6% – 3%SurveyMonkeySurveyMonkey October 27 – November 2, 2016 1,886 ±4.6% 44% 47% 6% – 3%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling October 31 – November 1, 2016 1,169 ±2.9% 48% 45% – – 7%Quinnipiac UniversityQuinnipiac University https://web.archive.org/web/20161104075102/https://poll.qu.edu/images/polling/ps/ps11032016_S426wuh.pdf/ November 4, 2016 October 27 – November 1, 2016 602 ±4.0% 45% 49% – 1% 5%SurveyMonkeySurveyMonkey October 26 – November 1, 2016 1,617 ±4.6% 43% 47% 6% – 4%SurveyUSASurveyUSA October 28–31, 2016 659 ±3.9% 49% 43% 2% – 6%SurveyMonkeySurveyMonkey October 25–31, 2016 1,574 ±4.6% 43% 47% 7% – 3%CBS News/YouGovCBS News/YouGov October 26–28, 2016 992 ±4.1% 44% 44% – 1% 10%Emerson CollegeEmerson College October 26–27, 2016 650 ±3.8% 48% 44% – 3% 6%Elon University PollElon University Poll https://web.archive.org/web/20161103220632/https://www.elon.edu/e/CmsFile/GetFile?FileID=694 November 3, 2016 October 23–27, 2016 710 ±3.7% 44% 40% 3% – 11%Breitbart/Gravis MarketingBreitbart/Gravis Marketing October 25–26, 2016 1,273 ±2.8% 45% 48% – – 7%NBC/WSJ/MaristNBC/WSJ/Marist October 25–26, 2016 780 LV ±3.5% 48% 48% – 2% 3% 1,018 RV ±3.1% 48% 46% – 2% 4%Quinnipiac UniversityQuinnipiac University https://web.archive.org/web/20190730194944/https://poll.qu.edu/images/polling/ps/ps10282016_Sbw72uv.pdf/ July 30, 2019 October 20–26, 2016 702 ±3.7% 48% 47% – – 5%New York Times Upshot/Siena CollegeNew York Times Upshot/Siena College October 20–23, 2016 792 ±3.5% 46% 47% – – 7%Monmouth UniversityMonmouth University October 20–23, 2016 402 ±4.9% 49% 43% 2% – 5%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling October 21–22, 2016 875 ±3.3% 42% 41% 6% – 11%The Times-Picayune/LucidThe Times-Picayune/Lucid https://web.archive.org/web/20161022030938/http://luc.id/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/North-Carolina-Battleground-Results.pdf October 22, 2016 October 17–18, 2016 924 ±3.0% 46% 44% – – 10%SurveyUSASurveyUSA October 14–18, 2016 651 ±3.9% 45% 43% 6% – 6%Civitas Institute (R)Civitas Institute (R) October 14–17, 2016 600 ±4.0% 44% 37% 4% – 11%Washington Post/SurveyMonkeyWashington Post/SurveyMonkey https://web.archive.org/web/20161019223402/http://apps.washingtonpost.com/g/page/politics/surveymonkey-15-state-poll/2103/ October 19, 2016 October 8–16, 2016 1,191 ±0.5% 42% 48% – 7% 3%CNN/ORCCNN/ORC October 10–15, 2016 788 LV ±3.5% 48% 47% – – 2% 929 RV ±3.0% 46% 49% – 1% 2%NBC/WSJ/MaristNBC/WSJ/Marist October 10–12, 2016 743 LV ±3.6% 46% 46% – 2% 6% 1,025 RV ±3.1% 45% 46% – 2% 7%Emerson CollegeEmerson College October 10–12, 2016 600 ±3.9% 45% 43% – 3% 8%Suffolk UniversitySuffolk University https://web.archive.org/web/20161022151800/http://www.suffolk.edu/documents/SUPRC/10_13_2016_marginals.pdf October 22, 2016 October 10–12, 2016 500 ±4.4% 40% 36% 6% – 16%NCSU Pack PollNCSU Pack Poll https://web.archive.org/web/20161018211348/http://packpoll.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Big-Poll-Fall-2016-Top-Lines-1.pdf October 18, 2016 October 3–6, 2016 895 ±3.0% 39% 49% 12% – 0%High Point UniversityHigh Point University October 1–6, 2016 479 ±4.5% 47% 42% 6% – 4%SurveyUSASurveyUSA September 29 – October 3, 2016 656 ±3.9% 46% 44% 3% – 7%Bloomberg/SelzerBloomberg/Selzer September 29 – October 3, 2016 805 ±3.5% 44% 46% – – 11%Quinnipiac UniversityQuinnipiac University https://web.archive.org/web/20161006052329/https://www.qu.edu/images/polling/ps/ps10052016_Sth68bh.pdf October 6, 2016 September 27 – October 2, 2016 507 ±4.4% 46% 46% – – 7%Elon University PollElon University Poll https://web.archive.org/web/20161005120534/https://www.elon.edu/e/CmsFile/GetFile?FileID=650 October 5, 2016 September 27–30, 2016 660 ±3.8% 43% 44% 4% – 8%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling September 27–28, 2016 861 ±3.3% 41% 39% 6% – 14% 46% 42% – – 12%Breitbart/Gravis MarketingBreitbart/Gravis Marketing September 23, 2016 694 ±3.7% 39% 48% – – 13%Meredith CollegeMeredith College https://web.archive.org/web/20160930112557/http://www.meredith.edu/images/uploads/MC_Poll_September_2016_Political_Races_Full_Report.pdf September 30, 2016 September 18–22, 2016 487 ±4.4% 35% 38% 1% 7% 19%High Point UniversityHigh Point University September 17–22, 2016 404 ±4.9% 45% 43% 4% – 6%FOX NewsFOX News September 18–20, 2016 734 LV ±3.5% 43% 37% 6% – 12% 800 RV 42% 36% 7% – 13%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling September 18–20, 2016 1,024 ±3.1% 41% 41% 4% – 15%New York Times Upshot/Siena CollegeNew York Times Upshot/Siena College September 16–19, 2016 782 ±3.6% 42% 46% – – 11%Greenberg Quinlan Rosner - Democracy CorpsGreenberg Quinlan Rosner - Democracy Corps https://web.archive.org/web/20160923204022/http://www.democracycorps.com/attachments/article/1044/Democracy%20Corps%20Battleground%20091916%20FQ.pdf September 23, 2016 September 10–19, 2016 400 ±4.0% 46% 30% – 3% 21%Elon University PollElon University Poll https://web.archive.org/web/20160919230141/https://www.elon.edu/e/CmsFile/GetFile?FileID=636 September 19, 2016 September 12–16, 2016 644 ±3.9% 43% 44% 4% – 9%Civitas Institute (R)Civitas Institute (R) September 11–12, 2016 600 ±4.0% 44% 39% 2% – 15%Suffolk UniversitySuffolk University https://web.archive.org/web/20160908171707/http://www.suffolk.edu/news/67513.php#.V9GLaFuLTIU September 8, 2016 September 5–7, 2016 500 ±4.4% 41% 37% 4% – 16%Quinnipiac UniversityQuinnipiac University https://web.archive.org/web/20160915054411/https://www.qu.edu/images/polling/ps/ps09092016_prbt47q.pdf September 15, 2016 August 29 – September 7, 2016 751 ±3.6% 49% 43% – – 8%CBS News/YouGovCBS News/YouGov August 30 – September 2, 2016 1,088 ±4.0% 40% 41% – 2% 17%Emerson CollegeEmerson College August 27–29, 2016 800 ±3.4% 45% 41% – 5% 14%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling August 26–27, 2016 1,177 ±3.0% 46% 43% – – 12%Monmouth UniversityMonmouth University August 20–23, 2016 401 ±4.9% 45% 43% 4% – 8%CNN/ORCCNN/ORC August 18–23, 2016 803 ±3.5% 50% 45% – – 5%NBC/WSJ/MaristNBC/WSJ/Marist August 4–10, 2016 921 ±3.2% 44% 46% – 1% 9%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling August 5–7, 2016 830 ±3.4% 41% 37% 5% – 17%NBC/WSJ/MaristNBC/WSJ/Marist July 5–11, 2016 907 ±3.3% 48% 41% – 1% 10%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling June 20–21, 2016 947 ±3.2% 40% 37% 5% – 18%Greenberg Quinlan Rosner - Democracy CorpsGreenberg Quinlan Rosner - Democracy Corps https://web.archive.org/web/20160705062519/http://www.democracycorps.com/attachments/article/1033/Dcorps_WV_BG_06.30.16_for%20release.pdf July 5, 2016 June 11–20, 2016 300 ±5.7% 36% 38% – – 26%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling May 20–22, 2016 928 ±3.2% 39% 36% 8% – 18%Civitas Institute (R)Civitas Institute (R) April 23–25, 2016 600 ±4.0% 39% 38% 7% – 16%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling April 22–24, 2016 960 ±3.2% 40% 36% 7% – 17%Elon University Pollhttp://www.elon.edu/e-web/elonpoll/041916.xhtml Elon University Poll April 19, 2016 April 21, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160421015511/http://www.elon.edu/e-web/elonpoll/041916.xhtml dead April 10–15, 2016 621 ±3.9% 37% 33% – – 30%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling March 18–20, 2016 843 ±3.4% 40% 35% 7% – 18%High Point University March 9–10, 2016 1,576 ±2.5% 48% 41% – – 11%SurveyUSA February 14–16, 2016 1,250 ±2.8% 45% 37% – – 18%Public Policy Polling February 14–16, 2016 1,291 ±2.7% 43% 37% – – 20%Public Policy Polling January 18–19, 2016 948 ±3.2% 43% 33% – – 23%Public Policy Polling December 5–7, 2015 1,214 ±2.8% 46% 35% – – 19%Public Policy Polling October 23–25, 2015 893 ±3.3% 43% 39% – – 18%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling September 24–27, 2015 1,268 ±2.8% 45% 34% – – 21%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling August 12–16, 2015 957 ±3.2% 43% 36% – – 21% August 2016 background:#cff Hypothetical polling border:solid 1px silver; padding:8px; background:var(--background-color-base); color:var(--color-base); With Burr Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror RichardBurr (R) KevinGriffin (D) UndecidedSurveyUSA February 14–16, 2016 1,250 ±2.8% 45% 35% 20%Public Policy Polling February 14–16, 2016 1,291 ±2.7% 43% 36% 21%Public Policy Polling January 18–19, 2016 948 ±3.2% 42% 35% 24%Public Policy Polling December 5–7, 2015 1,214 ± 2.8% 46% 35% 19%Public Policy Polling October 23–25, 2015 893 ± 3.3% 44% 35% 21% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror RichardBurr (R) ChrisRey (D) UndecidedSurveyUSA February 14–16, 2016 1,250 ±2.8% 46% 34% 20%Public Policy Polling February 14–16, 2016 1,291 ±2.7% 43% 36% 21%Public Policy Polling January 18–19, 2016 948 ±3.2% 44% 32% 24%Public Policy Polling December 5–7, 2015 1,214 ± 2.8% 47% 33% 21%Public Policy Polling October 23–25, 2015 893 ± 3.3% 45% 34% 21%Public Policy Polling September 24–27, 2015 1,268 ± 2.8% 46% 34% 20%Public Policy Polling August 12–16, 2015 957 ± 3.2% 44% 37% 20% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror RichardBurr (R) DanBlue (D) UndecidedPublic Policy Polling July 2–6, 2015 529 ± 4.1% 45% 35% 19%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling May 28–31, 2015 561 ± 4.1% 48% 34% 18%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling April 2–5, 2015 751 ± 3.6% 47% 36% 17% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror RichardBurr (R) RoyCooper (D) UndecidedMeeting Street ResearchMeeting Street Research https://web.archive.org/web/20150206232251/http://cprnc.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/NC-Memo-Part-2-FEDERAL-v2-1.pdf February 6, 2015 January 21–22, 2015 500 ± 4.38% 44% 41% 15% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror RichardBurr (R) JanetCowell (D) UndecidedPublic Policy Polling April 2–5, 2015 751 ± 3.6% 46% 35% 19%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling February 24–26, 2015 849 ± 3.4% 44% 38% 18%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling January 29–31, 2015 845 ± 3.4% 45% 38% 18%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling December 4–7, 2014 823 ± 3.4% 44% 38% 17%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling August 14–17, 2014 856 ± 3.4% 44% 37% 19% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror RichardBurr (R) AnthonyFoxx (D) UndecidedPublic Policy Polling February 24–26, 2015 849 ± 3.4% 45% 36% 20%Public Policy Polling January 29–31, 2015 845 ± 3.4% 47% 36% 17%Public Policy Polling December 4–7, 2014 823 ± 3.4% 44% 38% 18%Public Policy Polling August 14–17, 2014 856 ± 3.4% 45% 35% 19% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror RichardBurr (R) KayHagan (D) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling May 28–31, 2015 561 ± 4.1% 49% 40% — 11%Elon University PollElon University Poll https://web.archive.org/web/20150505181303/http://www.elon.edu/docs/e-web/elonpoll/042815_ElonPollSummary.pdf May 5, 2015 April 20–24, 2015 677 ± 3.77% 44% 43% 4% 8%Public Policy Polling April 2–5, 2015 751 ± 3.6% 50% 38% — 12%Public Policy Polling February 24–26, 2015 849 ± 3.4% 50% 43% — 7%Meeting Street Research January 21–22, 2015 500 ± 4.38% 49% 45% — 6%Public Policy Polling January 29–31, 2015 845 ± 3.4% 48% 42% — 10%Public Policy Polling December 4–7, 2014 823 ± 3.4% 46% 43% — 11% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror RichardBurr (R) DuaneHall (D) UndecidedPublic Policy Polling September 24–27, 2015 1,268 ± 2.8% 45% 35% 19%Public Policy Polling Aug 12–16, 2015 957 ± 3.2% 44% 36% 21% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror RichardBurr (R) JeffJackson (D) UndecidedPublic Policy Polling May 28–31, 2015 561 ± 4.1% 48% 30% 22%Public Policy Polling April 2–5, 2015 751 ± 3.6% 46% 30% 24% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror RichardBurr (R) AllenJoines (D) UndecidedPublic Policy Polling February 24–26, 2015 849 ± 3.4% 45% 33% 23%Public Policy Polling August 14–17, 2014 856 ± 3.4% 45% 32% 23% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror RichardBurr (R) GrierMartin (D) UndecidedPublic Policy Polling July 2–6, 2015 529 ± 4.1% 47% 33% 20%Public Policy Polling May 28–31, 2015 561 ± 4.1% 46% 31% 23%Public Policy Polling April 2–5, 2015 751 ± 3.6% 46% 32% 23%Public Policy Polling August 14–17, 2014 856 ± 3.4% 45% 33% 22% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror RichardBurr (R) MikeMcIntyre (D) UndecidedPublic Policy Polling July 2–6, 2015 529 ± 4.1% 44% 35% 21%Public Policy Polling May 28–31, 2015 561 ± 4.1% 43% 34% 22%Public Policy Polling January 29–31, 2015 845 ± 3.4% 44% 37% 19% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror RichardBurr (R) BradMiller (D) UndecidedPublic Policy Polling July 2–6, 2015 529 ± 4.1% 46% 36% 18%Public Policy Polling April 2–5, 2015 751 ± 3.6% 45% 34% 20% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror RichardBurr (R) TomRoss (D) UndecidedPublic Policy Polling January 29–31, 2015 845 ± 3.4% 44% 35% 21% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror RichardBurr (R) HeathShuler (D) UndecidedPublic Policy Polling September 24–27, 2015 1,268 ± 2.8% 42% 37% 20%Public Policy Polling Aug 12–16, 2015 957 ± 3.2% 42% 35% 22%Public Policy Polling July 2–6, 2015 529 ± 4.1% 44% 36% 20% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror RichardBurr (R) BethWood (D) UndecidedPublic Policy Polling July 2–6, 2015 529 ± 4.1% 45% 34% 21% With Berger Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror PhilBerger (R) JanetCowell (D) UndecidedPublic Policy Polling December 4–7, 2014 823 ± 3.4% 41% 38% 21% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror PhilBerger (R) AnthonyFoxx (D) UndecidedPublic Policy Polling December 4–7, 2014 823 ± 3.4% 40% 37% 24% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror PhilBerger (R) KayHagan (D) UndecidedPublic Policy Polling December 4–7, 2014 823 ± 3.4% 45% 43% 13% Results 2016 United States Senate election in North Carolinahttp://er.ncsbe.gov/?election_dt=11/08/2016&county_id=0&office=FED&contest=0 North Carolina Official General Election Results North Carolina State Board of Elections November 8, 2016 January 4, 2017 Richard Burr (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 2,395,376 51.06% −3.75% Deborah Ross Democratic Party (United States) 2,128,165 45.37% +2.32% Sean Haugh Libertarian Party (United States) 167,592 3.57% +1.48% 4,691,133 100.00% N/A Republican Party (United States) Counties that flipped from Democratic to Republican Bladen (largest town: Elizabethtown) Martin (largest town: Williamston) Richmond (largest city: Rockingham) Robeson (largest city: Lumberton) Counties that flipped from Republican to Democratic Guilford (largest municipality: Greensboro) Forsyth (largest town: Winston-Salem) Pitt (largest town: Greenville) Wake (largest town: Raleigh) See also 2016 United States Senate elections References External links Official campaign websites (archived) Richard Burr (R) for Senate Deborah Ross (D) for Senate Sean Haugh (L) for Senate North Carolina 2016 United States Senate