2026 General Election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026

North Carolina Senate District 15

2 candidates, listed alphabetically.

Candidates

David Bankert

Republican

Work
Engineer in manufacturing and construction

David Bankert works in the engineering, manufacturing and construction industries and holds an electrical engineering degree from Carnegie Mellon University and an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh. David Bankert ran for Senate District 15 in 2022 and 2024.

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Jay J. Chaudhuri

DemocraticIncumbent

In office now
State Senator, District 15
Work
Attorney; state senator since 2016

Jay J. Chaudhuri is the sitting State Senator for District 15 in the North Carolina General Assembly, a district that includes all or part of Wake County; the member page lists 5 terms in the Senate.

Jay J. Chaudhuri was general counsel and senior policy advisor to State Treasurer Janet Cowell and earlier general counsel to Attorney General Roy Cooper. Jay J. Chaudhuri has served in the North Carolina Senate since 2016 and holds a law degree from North Carolina Central University.

Chaudhuri's committees

  • Agriculture, Energy, and Environment
  • Appropriations on Education/Higher Education
  • Commerce and Insurance
  • Education/Higher Education
  • Rules and Operations of the Senate
  • Select Committee on Property Tax Reform
  • Transportation
  • Joint Legislative Economic Development and Global Engagement Oversight Committee
  • Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Capital Improvements

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