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Marcus Williams

DemocraticFirst-time candidate

Attorney

Marcus Williams is a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate North Carolina in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

From the candidate’s public filings

Background

Williams earned his B.A. in political science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1975 and his J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law School in 1978. His professional experience includes working as attorney at a private practice, as an Assistant Public Defender for the State of North Carolina from 2001 to 2006, as an executive director for Pennsylvania Legal Services from 1996 to 2000, as an executive director for Legal Services of the Lower Cape Fear from 1987 from 1996, as an executive director for Legal Services of the Coastal Plains from 1983 from 1987 and as attorney/law clerk/community fellow from Southern Minnesota Regional Services from 1976 to 1983.[1]

Law:
University of Minnesota Law School
Bachelor's:
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
High school:
Lumberton High School

Campaign money

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From PACs & party
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FEC filings.

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Campaign themes

Marcus Williams did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2026 Candidate Connection survey.

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Media interviewWilliams stated the following in an interview with WCTI12 News:Meet Marcus WilliamsMy vast experience of 46 consecutive and continuous years as an Attorney At Law (17 as Executive Director of Legal Services Programs), is well chronicled on my Facebook page. Having served as a Legal Services advocate for 24 years and 6 years as a Public Defender, strained or scarce resources for clients and their families (aka Affordability) has been the central constant condition that had to be creatively addressed. I am the best proven candidate, with experience in three states, to serve as the United States Senator for the citizens of North Carolina.Best Advice Received:While acknowledging my successful history of serving as Student Body President at UNC-Chapel Hill, and as Student Body President at the University of Minnesota Law School in Minneapolis; and initially elected as Student Body President of Lumberton High School immediately after the consolidation of the City schools, my Father - a few days before he died - said "son, keep doing it".— Marcus Williams in WCTI12 News interview (February 12, 2026)Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.

Marcus Williams did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2024 Candidate Connection survey.

Marcus Williams did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

MarcusWilliamsForCongress.com

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

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What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

MarcusWilliamsForCongress.com

On the 2026 ballot

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Compiled from the candidate’s published profile as of September 30, 2026 and FEC filings.

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Marcus Williams — U.S. Senate North Carolina candidate, 2026 | True Vote