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Robert John Colon
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Robert Colon is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate seat in North Carolina. He ran in the March 3, 2026 Democratic primary against former Governor Roy Cooper and other candidates. He is based in Rocky Point, in Pender County.
Colon's campaign emphasized public safety, immigration law enforcement, peace, and tax reform. He expressed the view that the country had become overly bureaucratic and that elected leaders should represent the interest of ordinary people.
Career
Colon is a family caregiver. He has run for federal office on multiple prior occasions, including a 2020 Democratic primary for North Carolina's 7th Congressional District. He is a civic volunteer and has served as an Eagle Scout, Assistant Scoutmaster, and USO member. He has received the Governor's Award for Volunteer Service.
Sources
Public filings
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North Carolina — campaign finance
- State, county, and municipal candidates — all in one system — NC State Board of Elections — Committee Search. Search by last name “Colon”.
North Carolina — statement of economic interest
- Required for state-elected and many local officials — NC State Ethics Commission — Statement of Economic Interest Search. Search by last name “Colon”.
Federal offices — campaign finance
- US House, US Senate, and Presidential candidates file with the Federal Election Commission (FEC), not with state systems — FEC candidate search. Filter by office, state, and cycle to narrow the results. Financial disclosures (personal assets and income) for members of Congress and congressional candidates are filed with the US House Clerk or US Senate Office of Public Records, depending on the office.