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Shannon W. Bray

Libertarian

Private citizen (cybersecurity professional)

Shannon Bray is a U.S. Navy veteran who served from 1991 to 1997 and has worked in information technology, software development and information security1. He was the Libertarian nominee for U.S. Senate in 2020 and 2022 and for Lieutenant Governor in 20241. He is the Libertarian nominee for the open U.S. Senate seat8.

Where they stand 8 issues · tap any issue for the evidence

  • Mandatory minimumsCut them back, especially for drug crimes, and give judges more discretionmedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • Supports reducing mandatory minimum sentences for nonviolent offenses and ending civil asset forfeiture without conviction. (2026) source
  • HealthcareMostly private market; roll back the government's rolemedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • Supports repealing top-down federal health care mandates, expanding Health Savings Accounts and state-led health care solutions. (2026) source
  • Energy and climateAll of the above: oil, gas, nuclear and renewables, and let markets pickmedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • Supports ending market-distorting energy subsidies, backing nuclear and next-generation energy, and innovation over mandates. (2026) source
  • Foreign policyPull back from foreign conflicts and aid (often called America First)medium
    Said · medium confidence
    • Named ending involvement in foreign wars as one of three key campaign messages. (2022) source
    • Supports bringing troops home responsibly and requiring congressional authorization for military action. (2026) source
  • Income taxesCut taxes mainly for middle and lower earnersmedium
    Questionnaire answer · medium confidence
    • Said he wants to return cash to the middle and lower classes through tax reduction. (2022) source
    • Supports simplifying the tax code and ending corporate handouts and special-interest loopholes. (2026) source
  • Nuclear powerNo single answer fitsmedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • Lists supporting nuclear and next-generation energy alongside ending market-distorting subsidies. (2026) source
  • Term limitsNo single answer fitsmedium
    Questionnaire answer · medium confidence
    • Said all federally elected offices should have term limits. (2022) source
  • ImmigrationNo single answer fitsmedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • Supports enforcing existing immigration laws and streamlining legal immigration. (2026) source

No public position found on: National debt, Social Security, Safety net programs, Minimum wage, Business regulation, Abortion, Guns, Trade and tariffs, Judges, Politicians trading stocks, Marijuana, Redistricting, Campaign finance, Electoral College, Supreme Court reform, Death penalty, Qualified immunity, Drug prices, Childcare and pre-K, Paid leave, Student loans, AI regulation, Kids online, School vaccines, Birthright citizenship, E-Verify mandate, Transgender athletes, DEI programs, Religion in schools, Aid to Israel, Aid to Ukraine, China policy.

Record

  • Libertarian nominee for U.S. Senate in 2020 and 2022 and for Lieutenant Governor in 20241.
  • Served in the U.S. Navy from 1991 to 19971.

Who funds this campaign

Shannon W. Bray is registered with the FEC for 2026 but has not filed a financial report for this cycle yet.

See the FEC record. Checked October 5, 2026.

Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.

Sources (8)

Every claim on this page links to one of these
  1. Shannon BrayBallotpedia
  2. Criminal Justice ReformShannon Bray for U.S. Senate
  3. EconomyShannon Bray for U.S. Senate
  4. Energy & EnvironmentShannon Bray for U.S. Senate
  5. Foreign Policy & DefenseShannon Bray for U.S. Senate
  6. HealthcareShannon Bray for U.S. Senate
  7. Immigration & BordersShannon Bray for U.S. Senate
  8. 2026 Candidate Listing (general election, Nov 3, 2026)North Carolina State Board of Elections