North Carolina State Senate District 1

2026 election

General election

RepublicanIncumbent

Jerry R. Tillett is a Republican candidate for North Carolina State Senate District 1 in the 2026 election. They are the incumbent.

From the candidate’s public filings

DemocraticFirst-time candidate

Melissa Zehner is a Democratic candidate for North Carolina State Senate District 1 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

From the candidate’s public filings