Recommendations are not endorsements. Endorsements are highlighted in red.

Statewide:

U.S. Senate: Ted Budd

  • Republicans for National Renewal recommends Ted Budd due to his above average, anti-establishment voting record and strength on the key issue of immigration. In terms of record, he is far superior to the other two major candidates in this race.

Congressional Districts:

1st congressional district: Sandy Smith

  • Republicans for National Renewal recommends Sandy Smith as she has espoused a national-populist platform throughout her campaign. Although she declined to complete a candidate survey, she is evidently the best candidate in her race.

2nd congressional district: Adina Safta

  • Republicans for National Renewal recommends Adina Safta as the most populist Republican candidate running in this safe Democrat district.

3rd congressional district: Greg Murphy

  • Republicans for National Renewal recommends incumbent Congressman Greg Murphy has a well above-average voting record and has showed fortitude on immigration issues.

4th congressional district: Robert Thomas

  • Republicans for National Renewal recommends Robert Thomas, given he has espoused a conservative platform while running in this safe Democrat district.

5th congressional district: Mike Ackerman

  • Republicans for National Renewal recommends Mike Ackerman as a protest vote against incumbent Virginia Foxx’s weak voting record.

6th congressional district: Joseph Lee Haywood

  • Republicans for National Renewal recommends Joseph Lee Haywood due to his anti-establishment background, conservative platform, and the fact he is the only MAGA candidate fundraising enough to be competitive against the establishment frontrunner.

7th congressional district: David Rouzer

  • Republicans for National Renewal recommends incumbent Congressman David Rouzer due to his slightly above average voting record and lack of any viable challengers.

8th congressional district: Cancelled

  • Although incumbent Congressman Dan Bishop has a strong record, this primary was cancelled due to lack of any other Republican candidates.

9th congressional district: Richard Hudson

  • Republicans for National Renewal recommends incumbent Congressman David Rouzer due to his slightly above average voting record and lack of any viable challengers.

10th congressional district: Gary Robinson

  • Republicans for National Renewal recommends Gary Robinson as a protest vote against incumbent Patrick McHenry’s weak voting record.

11th congressional district: Madison Cawthorn

  • Republicans for National Renewal endorsed Madison Cawthorn as a result of his exemplary leadership on several issues relevant to the America First movement, including justice for January 6 detainees, an immigration moratorium, and staying out of endless foreign wars.

12th congressional district: Tyler Lee

  • Republicans for National Renewal recommends Tyler Lee as the most viable Republican candidate running in this safe Democrat district.

13th congressional district: Bo Hines

  • Republicans for National Renewal endorsed Bo Hines due to his impressive populist platform and dedication to enacting President Trump’s agenda. If elected, he would be a top tier Congressman.

14th congressional district: Pat Harrigan

  • Republicans for National Renewal recommends Pat Harrigan as the most serious Republican candidate running in this safe Democrat district.