Andrew Marcus Bowline

Andrew Marcus Bowline is a Democratic candidate for the North Carolina State Senate, District 31, in the 2026 general election. The North Carolina Senate is a 50‑member upper chamber of the state legislature; senators serve two‑year terms and must be at least 25 years old, a resident of the district they seek to represent, and a qualified voter in the state ⁸.

Bowline, 49, was born on January 11, 1977, and currently resides in Winston‑Salem, North Carolina, having previously lived in Austin, Texas ¹⁴. He holds the professional title of consultant at ARUIC, a firm that provides advisory services, though specific details of his educational background are not listed in the available sources ¹⁴.

His public profile includes a modest campaign finance record. According to Transparency USA, Bowline’s 2026 campaign raised a total of $3,613 and spent $62, with the North Carolina Democratic Party – Building contributing $1,000 and Bowline himself contributing $969.50 ¹⁶. The top payees were minor, including a $55.66 non‑media expense and a $6.08 payment to the United States Postal Service. These figures suggest a grassroots‑oriented campaign with limited financial resources.

Bowline’s campaign website, “Andy Bowline for NC Senate District 31,” emphasizes the challenges of running in a heavily Republican‑leaning district (R+25 in 2024) and frames his candidacy as an effort to provide a Democratic voice where the map is stacked against his party ¹⁸. The site calls for donations via ActBlue and invites supporters to sign up for updates, positioning the race as a long‑shot but necessary contest to contest the partisan imbalance.

While specific policy positions are not detailed in the sources, Bowline’s affiliation with the Democratic Party and his appeal to progressive groups (e.g., the Progressive Caucus of the NC Democratic Party) imply alignment with typical Democratic priorities such as expanding voting access, supporting public education, and advocating for reproductive rights, as reflected in the broader state Democratic platform ¹².

If elected, Bowline would join the state Senate’s responsibilities of crafting legislation, confirming gubernatorial appointments, and serving on committees that shape North Carolina’s budget and policy agenda. His background as a consultant may inform his approach to legislative problem‑solving and constituent outreach.

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