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Melissa Grant Zehner
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Melissa Grant Zehner is the Democratic nominee for North Carolina State Senate District 1, on the ballot in the November 3, 2026 general election 12. District 1 covers Bertie, Camden, Currituck, Dare, Gates, Hertford, Northampton, Pasquotank, Perquimans, and Tyrrell counties 2. She faces Republican Jerry Tillett; incumbent Sen. Bobby Hanig did not seek re-election, running instead for the U.S. House 1st Congressional District seat 2. Zehner filed as a candidate on December 19, 2025, and her NC State Board of Elections filing lists her residence as Southern Shores, in Dare County 1.
No further biographical information (education, career, or prior elected office) about this candidate is confirmed by public sources.
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 “Zehner”.
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 “Zehner”.