2016 United States Senate election in North Carolina explained

See also: 2016 United States Senate elections.

Election Name:2016 United States Senate election in North Carolina
Country:North Carolina
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2010 United States Senate election in North Carolina
Previous Year:2010
Next Election:2022 United States Senate election in North Carolina
Next Year:2022
Election Date:November 8, 2016
Image1:File:Richard Burr official portrait (cropped 2).jpg
Nominee1:Richard Burr
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:2,395,376
Percentage1:51.06%
Nominee2:Deborah Ross
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:2,128,165
Percentage2:45.37%
Map Size:325px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Richard Burr
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Richard Burr
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 2016 United States Senate election in North Carolina was held 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, as well as other elections to the United States Senate in other states and elections to the United States House of Representatives and various state and local elections. Primary elections were held March 15.[1]

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.

Republican primary

There had been speculation that Burr might retire,[2] but he said in September 2014 that he was "planning" on running[3] and reaffirmed this in January 2015.[4] 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.[2] [3]

Candidates

Declared

Declined

Polling

Poll sourceDate(s)
administered		Sample
size		Margin of
error		Richard
Burr		Greg
Brannon		Paul
Wright		Larry
Holmquist		Undecided
Public Policy Polling[13] March 11–13, 2016749±3.6% align=center48%20%4%3%24%
High Point University[14] March 9–10, 2016734±2.5% align=center56%20%5%3%17%
SurveyUSA[15] March 4–7, 2016688±3.8% align=center45%17%7%4%27%
SurveyUSA[16] February 14–16, 2016437±2.8% align=center45%14%6%6%30%
Public Policy Polling[17] February 14–16, 2016597±4.0% align=center56%13%4%3%24%
High Point University[18] January 30 – February 4, 2016477±4.5% align=center46%10%5%2%37%
Public Policy Polling[19] January 18–19, 2016433±3.2% align=center55%10%6%5%24%
Poll sourceDate(s)
administered		class=small Sample
size		class=small Margin of
error		Richard
Burr		Mark
Meadows		Undecided
Public Policy Polling[20] July 2–6, 2015288± 5.8% align=center62%9%28%

Results

Democratic primary

Candidates

Declared

Declined

Polling

Poll sourceDate(s)
administered		Sample
size		Margin of
error		Kevin
Griffin		Ernest
Reeves		Chris
Rey		Deborah
Ross		Undecided
Public Policy PollingMarch 11–13, 2016746±3.6%4%8%8% align=center40% align=center41%
High Point UniversityMarch 9–10, 2016669±2.5%9%5%7% align=center52% align=center27%
SurveyUSAMarch 4–7, 2016687±3.8%7%6%9% align=center34% align=center44%
SurveyUSAFebruary 14–16, 2016449±2.8%7%3%5% align=center30% align=center55%
Public Policy PollingFebruary 14–16, 2016575±4.1%10%2%10% align=center22% align=center55%
High Point UniversityJanuary 30 – February 4, 2016478±4.5%6%4%5% align=center19% align=center66%
Public Policy PollingJanuary 18–19, 2016461±3.2%14%3%10% align=center19% align=center55%
Public Policy Polling[50] December 5–7, 2015555±2.8%15%-5% align=center41% align=center39%
Public Policy Polling[51] October 23–25, 2015421±4.8%16%-6% align=center33% align=center45%

Results

Libertarian primary

Candidates

Declared

General election

Candidates

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
align=left The Cook Political Report[54] November 2, 2016
align=left Sabato's Crystal Ball[55] November 7, 2016
align=left Rothenberg Political Report[56] November 3, 2016
align=left Daily Kos[57] November 8, 2016
align=left Real Clear Politics[58] November 7, 2016

Polling

Poll sourceDate(s)
administered		Sample
size		Margin of
error		Richard
Burr (R)		Deborah
Ross (D)		Sean
Haugh (L)		OtherUndecided
SurveyMonkey[59] November 1–7, 20163,126±4.6%43% align=center47%6%–4%
New York Times Upshot/Siena College[60] November 4–6, 2016800±3.5% align=center46%45%––9%
Quinnipiac University[61] November 3–6, 2016870±3.3%47%47%–1%4%
SurveyMonkey[62] October 31 – November 6, 20162,865±4.6%44% align=center47%6%–3%
Breitbart/Gravis Marketing[63] November 1–4, 20161,250±2.8%47% align=center48%––5%
SurveyMonkey[64] October 28 – November 3, 20162,292±4.6%44% align=center47%6%–3%
SurveyMonkey[65] October 27 – November 2, 20161,886±4.6%44% align=center47%6%–3%
Public Policy Polling[66] October 31 – November 1, 20161,169±2.9% align=center48%45%––7%
Quinnipiac University[67] October 27 – November 1, 2016602±4.0%45% align=center49%–1%5%
SurveyMonkey[68] October 26 – November 1, 20161,617±4.6%43% align=center47%6%–4%
SurveyUSA[69] October 28–31, 2016659±3.9% align=center49%43%2%–6%
SurveyMonkey[70] October 25–31, 20161,574±4.6%43% align=center47%7%–3%
CBS News/YouGov[71] October 26–28, 2016992±4.1%44%44%–1%10%
Emerson College[72] October 26–27, 2016650±3.8% align=center48%44%–3%6%
Elon University Poll[73] October 23–27, 2016710±3.7% align=center44%40%3%–11%
Breitbart/Gravis Marketing[74] October 25–26, 20161,273±2.8%45% align=center48%––7%
NBC/WSJ/Marist[75] align=center rowspan=2October 25–26, 2016780 LV±3.5%48%48%–2%3%
1,018 RV±3.1% align=center48%46%–2%4%
Quinnipiac University[76] October 20–26, 2016702±3.7% align=center48%47%––5%
New York Times Upshot/Siena College[77] October 20–23, 2016792±3.5%46% align=center47%––7%
Monmouth University[78] October 20–23, 2016402±4.9% align=center49%43%2%–5%
Public Policy Polling[79] October 21–22, 2016875±3.3% align=center42%41%6%–11%
The Times-Picayune/Lucid[80] October 17–18, 2016924±3.0% align=center46%44%––10%
SurveyUSA[81] October 14–18, 2016651±3.9% align=center45%43%6%–6%
Civitas Institute (R)[82] October 14–17, 2016600±4.0% align=center44%37%4%–11%
Washington Post/SurveyMonkey[83] October 8–16, 20161,191±0.5%42% align=center48%–7%3%
CNN/ORC[84] align=center rowspan=2October 10–15, 2016788 LV±3.5% align=center48%47%––2%
929 RV±3.0%46% align=center49%–1%2%
NBC/WSJ/Marist[85] align=center rowspan=2October 10–12, 2016743 LV±3.6%46%46%–2%6%
1,025 RV±3.1%45% align=center46%–2%7%
Emerson College[86] October 10–12, 2016600±3.9% align=center45%43%–3%8%
Suffolk University[87] October 10–12, 2016500±4.4% align=center40%36%6%–16%
NCSU Pack Poll[88] October 3–6, 2016895±3.0%39% align=center49%12%–0%
High Point University[89] October 1–6, 2016479±4.5% align=center47%42%6%–4%
SurveyUSA[90] September 29 – October 3, 2016656±3.9% align=center46%44%3%–7%
Bloomberg/Selzer[91] September 29 – October 3, 2016805±3.5%44% align=center46%––11%
Quinnipiac University[92] September 27 – October 2, 2016507±4.4%46%46%––7%
Elon University Poll[93] September 27–30, 2016660±3.8%43% align=center44%4%–8%
Public Policy Polling[94] September 27–28, 2016861±3.3% align=center41%39%6%–14%
align=center46%42%––12%
Breitbart/Gravis Marketing[95] September 23, 2016694±3.7%39% align=center48%––13%
Meredith College[96] September 18–22, 2016487±4.4%35% align=center38%1%7%19%
High Point University[97] September 17–22, 2016404±4.9% align=center45%43%4%–6%
FOX News[98] align=center rowspan=2September 18–20, 2016734 LValign=center rowspan=2±3.5% align=center43%37%6%–12%
800 RV align=center42%36%7%–13%
Public Policy Polling[99] September 18–20, 20161,024±3.1%41%41%4%–15%
New York Times Upshot/Siena College[100] September 16–19, 2016782±3.6%42% align=center46%––11%
Greenberg Quinlan Rosner - Democracy Corps[101] September 10–19, 2016400±4.0% align=center46%30%–3%21%
Elon University Poll[102] September 12–16, 2016644±3.9%43% align=center44%4%–9%
Civitas Institute (R)[103] September 11–12, 2016600±4.0% align=center44%39%2%–15%
Suffolk University[104] September 5–7, 2016500±4.4% align=center41%37%4%–16%
Quinnipiac University[105] August 29 – September 7, 2016751±3.6% align=center49%43%––8%
CBS News/YouGov[106] August 30 – September 2, 20161,088±4.0%40% align=center41%–2%17%
Emerson College[107] August 27–29, 2016800±3.4% align=center45%41%–5%14%
Public Policy Polling[108] August 26–27, 20161,177±3.0% align=center46%43%––12%
Monmouth University[109] August 20–23, 2016401±4.9% align=center45%43%4%–8%
CNN/ORC[110] August 18–23, 2016803±3.5% align=center50%45%––5%
NBC/WSJ/Marist[111] August 4–10, 2016921±3.2%44% align=center46%–1%9%
Public Policy Polling[112] August 5–7, 2016830±3.4% align=center41%37%5%–17%
NBC/WSJ/Marist[113] July 5–11, 2016907±3.3% align=center48%41%–1%10%
Public Policy Polling[114] June 20–21, 2016947±3.2% align=center40%37%5%–18%
Greenberg Quinlan Rosner - Democracy Corps[115] June 11–20, 2016300±5.7%36% align=center38%––26%
Public Policy Polling[116] May 20–22, 2016928±3.2% align=center39%36%8%–18%
Civitas Institute (R)[117] April 23–25, 2016600±4.0% align=center39%38%7%–16%
Public Policy Polling[118] April 22–24, 2016960±3.2% align=center40%36%7%–17%
Elon University Poll[119] April 10–15, 2016621±3.9% align=center37%33%––30%
Public Policy Polling[120] March 18–20, 2016843±3.4% align=center40%35%7%–18%
High Point UniversityMarch 9–10, 20161,576±2.5% align=center48%41%––11%
SurveyUSAFebruary 14–16, 20161,250±2.8% align=center45%37%––18%
Public Policy PollingFebruary 14–16, 20161,291±2.7% align=center43%37%––20%
Public Policy PollingJanuary 18–19, 2016948±3.2% align=center43%33%––23%
Public Policy PollingDecember 5–7, 20151,214±2.8% align=center46%35%––19%
Public Policy PollingOctober 23–25, 2015893±3.3% align=center43%39%––18%
Public Policy Polling[121] September 24–27, 20151,268±2.8% align=center45%34%––21%
Public Policy Polling[122] August 12–16, 2015957±3.2% align=center43%36%––21%
With Burr
Poll sourceDate(s)
administered		class=small Sample
size		class=small Margin of
error		Richard
Burr (R)		Kevin
Griffin (D)		Undecided
SurveyUSAFebruary 14–16, 20161,250±2.8% align=center45%35%20%
Public Policy PollingFebruary 14–16, 20161,291±2.7% align=center43%36%21%
Public Policy PollingJanuary 18–19, 2016948±3.2% align=center42%35%24%
Public Policy PollingDecember 5–7, 20151,214± 2.8% align=center46%35%19%
Public Policy PollingOctober 23–25, 2015893± 3.3% align=center44%35%21%
Poll sourceDate(s)
administered		class=small Sample
size		class=small Margin of
error		Richard
Burr (R)		Chris
Rey (D)		Undecided
SurveyUSAFebruary 14–16, 20161,250±2.8% align=center46%34%20%
Public Policy PollingFebruary 14–16, 20161,291±2.7% align=center43%36%21%
Public Policy PollingJanuary 18–19, 2016948±3.2% align=center44%32%24%
Public Policy PollingDecember 5–7, 20151,214± 2.8% align=center47%33%21%
Public Policy PollingOctober 23–25, 2015893± 3.3% align=center45%34%21%
Public Policy PollingSeptember 24–27, 20151,268± 2.8% align=center46%34%20%
Public Policy PollingAugust 12–16, 2015957± 3.2% align=center44%37%20%
Poll sourceDate(s)
administered		class=small Sample
size		class=small Margin of
error		Richard
Burr (R)		Dan
Blue (D)		Undecided
Public Policy PollingJuly 2–6, 2015529± 4.1% align=center45%35%19%
Public Policy Polling[123] May 28–31, 2015561± 4.1% align=center48%34%18%
Public Policy Polling[124] April 2–5, 2015751± 3.6% align=center47%36%17%
Poll sourceDate(s)
administered		class=small Sample
size		class=small Margin of
error		Richard
Burr (R)		Roy
Cooper (D)		Undecided
Meeting Street Research[125] January 21–22, 2015500± 4.38% align=center44%41%15%
Poll sourceDate(s)
administered		class=small Sample
size		class=small Margin of
error		Richard
Burr (R)		Janet
Cowell (D)		Undecided
Public Policy PollingApril 2–5, 2015751± 3.6% align=center46%35%19%
Public Policy Polling[126] February 24–26, 2015849± 3.4% align=center44%38%18%
Public Policy Polling[127] January 29–31, 2015845± 3.4% align=center45%38%18%
Public Policy Polling[128] December 4–7, 2014823± 3.4% align=center44%38%17%
Public Policy Polling[129] August 14–17, 2014856± 3.4% align=center44%37%19%
Poll sourceDate(s)
administered		class=small Sample
size		class=small Margin of
error		Richard
Burr (R)		Anthony
Foxx (D)		Undecided
Public Policy PollingFebruary 24–26, 2015849± 3.4% align=center45%36%20%
Public Policy PollingJanuary 29–31, 2015845± 3.4% align=center47%36%17%
Public Policy PollingDecember 4–7, 2014823± 3.4% align=center44%38%18%
Public Policy PollingAugust 14–17, 2014856± 3.4% align=center45%35%19%
Poll sourceDate(s)
administered		class=small Sample
size		class=small Margin of
error		Richard
Burr (R)		Kay
Hagan (D)		OtherUndecided
Public Policy PollingMay 28–31, 2015561± 4.1% align=center49%40%—11%
Elon University Poll[130] April 20–24, 2015677± 3.77% align=center44%43%4%8%
Public Policy PollingApril 2–5, 2015751± 3.6% align=center50%38%—12%
Public Policy PollingFebruary 24–26, 2015849± 3.4% align=center50%43%—7%
Meeting Street Research[131] January 21–22, 2015500± 4.38% align=center49%45%—6%
Public Policy PollingJanuary 29–31, 2015845± 3.4% align=center48%42%—10%
Public Policy PollingDecember 4–7, 2014823± 3.4% align=center46%43%—11%
Poll sourceDate(s)
administered		class=small Sample
size		class=small Margin of
error		Richard
Burr (R)		Duane
Hall (D)		Undecided
Public Policy PollingSeptember 24–27, 20151,268± 2.8% align=center45%35%19%
Public Policy PollingAug 12–16, 2015957± 3.2% align=center44%36%21%
Poll sourceDate(s)
administered		class=small Sample
size		class=small Margin of
error		Richard
Burr (R)		Jeff
Jackson (D)		Undecided
Public Policy PollingMay 28–31, 2015561± 4.1% align=center48%30%22%
Public Policy PollingApril 2–5, 2015751± 3.6% align=center46%30%24%
Poll sourceDate(s)
administered		class=small Sample
size		class=small Margin of
error		Richard
Burr (R)		Allen
Joines (D)		Undecided
Public Policy PollingFebruary 24–26, 2015849± 3.4% align=center45%33%23%
Public Policy PollingAugust 14–17, 2014856± 3.4% align=center45%32%23%
Poll sourceDate(s)
administered		class=small Sample
size		class=small Margin of
error		Richard
Burr (R)		Grier
Martin (D)		Undecided
Public Policy PollingJuly 2–6, 2015529± 4.1% align=center47%33%20%
Public Policy PollingMay 28–31, 2015561± 4.1% align=center46%31%23%
Public Policy PollingApril 2–5, 2015751± 3.6% align=center46%32%23%
Public Policy PollingAugust 14–17, 2014856± 3.4% align=center45%33%22%
Poll sourceDate(s)
administered		class=small Sample
size		class=small Margin of
error		Richard
Burr (R)		Mike
McIntyre (D)		Undecided
Public Policy PollingJuly 2–6, 2015529± 4.1% align=center44%35%21%
Public Policy PollingMay 28–31, 2015561± 4.1% align=center43%34%22%
Public Policy PollingJanuary 29–31, 2015845± 3.4% align=center44%37%19%
Poll sourceDate(s)
administered		class=small Sample
size		class=small Margin of
error		Richard
Burr (R)		Brad
Miller (D)		Undecided
Public Policy PollingJuly 2–6, 2015529± 4.1% align=center46%36%18%
Public Policy PollingApril 2–5, 2015751± 3.6% align=center45%34%20%
Poll sourceDate(s)
administered		class=small Sample
size		class=small Margin of
error		Richard
Burr (R)		Tom
Ross (D)		Undecided
Public Policy PollingJanuary 29–31, 2015845± 3.4% align=center44%35%21%
Poll sourceDate(s)
administered		class=small Sample
size		class=small Margin of
error		Richard
Burr (R)		Heath
Shuler (D)		Undecided
Public Policy PollingSeptember 24–27, 20151,268± 2.8% align=center42%37%20%
Public Policy PollingAug 12–16, 2015957± 3.2% align=center42%35%22%
Public Policy PollingJuly 2–6, 2015529± 4.1% align=center44%36%20%
Poll sourceDate(s)
administered		class=small Sample
size		class=small Margin of
error		Richard
Burr (R)		Beth
Wood (D)		Undecided
Public Policy PollingJuly 2–6, 2015529± 4.1% align=center45%34%21%

With Berger

Poll sourceDate(s)
administered		class=small Sample
size		class=small Margin of
error		Phil
Berger (R)		Janet
Cowell (D)		Undecided
Public Policy PollingDecember 4–7, 2014823± 3.4% align=center41%38%21%
Poll sourceDate(s)
administered		class=small Sample
size		class=small Margin of
error		Phil
Berger (R)		Anthony
Foxx (D)		Undecided
Public Policy PollingDecember 4–7, 2014823± 3.4% align=center40%37%24%
Poll sourceDate(s)
administered		class=small Sample
size		class=small Margin of
error		Phil
Berger (R)		Kay
Hagan (D)		Undecided
Public Policy PollingDecember 4–7, 2014823± 3.4% align=center45%43%13%

Results

Counties that flipped from Democratic to Republican

Counties that flipped from Republican to Democratic

See also

External links

Official campaign websites (archived)

Notes and References

  1. http://www.wral.com/north-carolina-primaries-now-on-march-15-with-bill-signing/14938667 WRAL: North Carolina primaries officially on March 15 with signing
  2. News: Cahn . Emily . Opportunities Now and Later in North Carolina . December 11, 2013 . Roll Call . December 11, 2013.
  3. News: Rumors Aside, Burr Says He'll Run Again . 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 .
  4. News: 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 .
  5. News: WATCH as I officially file as a Republican candidate for the United States Senate! . Facebook . Brannon . Greg . December 21, 2015 . December 21, 2015.
  6. Web site: Republican Greg Brannon challenges Richard Burr in second Senate bid . . Campbell . Colin . December 21, 2015 . December 21, 2015.
  7. News: Triad Republican to challenge Burr in Senate primary . . Johnson . Paul B. . September 23, 2015 . October 13, 2015 .
  8. News: Larry Holmquist enters Senate race, challenging Richard Burr . . Krueger . Sarah . September 24, 2015 . October 13, 2015.
  9. News: Former judge Wright running for Burr's Senate seat . . September 11, 2015 . September 12, 2015.
  10. News: #NCSEN: Draft Mark Meadows for, um, SENATE ???? . The Daily Haymaker . Clifton . Brant . June 27, 2015 . June 28, 2015.
  11. News: Best Week in NC Politics: Rep. Mark Meadows . PoliticsNC . Wynne . John . June 26, 2015 . June 28, 2015.
  12. Web site: Mark Meadows files for third term . . Barrett . Mark . December 1, 2015 . December 3, 2015.
  13. http://www.publicpolicypolling.com/pdf/2015/PPP_Release_NC_31316.pdf Public Policy Polling
  14. http://www.highpoint.edu/blog/2016/03/hpu-poll-trump-and-clinton-lead-nc-primaries/ High Point University
  15. http://www.wral.com/asset/news/state/nccapitol/2016/03/08/15499785/WRAL_News_poll.pdf SurveyUSA
  16. http://www.surveyusa.com/client/PollReport.aspx?g=73a2e11d-78de-454c-8690-0e4b01e0b84d SurveyUSA
  17. http://www.publicpolicypolling.com/pdf/2015/PPP_Release_NC_21816.pdf Public Policy Polling
  18. http://www.highpoint.edu/blog/2016/02/hpu-poll-clinton-leads-democratic-primary-trump-cruz-and-rubio-have-most-gop-support/ High Point University
  19. http://www.publicpolicypolling.com/pdf/2015/PPP_Release_NC_12116.pdf Public Policy Polling
  20. http://www.publicpolicypolling.com/pdf/2015/PPP_Release_NC_70915.pdf Public Policy Polling
  21. Web site: Durham businessman joining Dem field in US Senate race . . Leslie . Laura . October 15, 2015 . October 29, 2015.
  22. News: [ftp://alt.ncsbe.gov/Candidate_Filing/Candidate_Listing_20160315.pdf Candidate Listing ]. North Carolina State Board of Elections . December 21, 2015 .
  23. Web site: Spring Lake Mayor Chris Rey announces run for US Senate . . Woolverton . Paul . September 21, 2015 . September 21, 2015.
  24. Web site: Ex-Wake lawmaker Ross enters US Senate race . . Burns . Matthew . October 14, 2015 . October 14, 2015.
  25. News: Democrats Prep North Carolina Contingency Plan . . 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 .
  26. News: Attorney General Announces Candidacy For Governor . 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 .
  27. Web site: NC Treasurer Cowell won't seek re-election. Mark Binke. WRAL-TV. October 13, 2015. October 13, 2015.
  28. Web site: 16 in '16: The new battle for the Senate . December 29, 2014 . December 29, 2014 . . Cheney . Kyle.
  29. Web site: Group wants Cunningham to run in 8th District for Democrats . . 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 .
  30. Web site: DSCC Talking to Potential Burr Challengers in North Carolina . . 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 .
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