Biography
Bobbie Shields is the Republican candidate for the North Carolina State Senate, District 40, in the November 3, 2026 general election, running against incumbent Joyce Waddell (D).[1][2] Shields is a civil engineer who has run against Waddell in the general election in 2018, 2020 and 2022.[2]
Bobbie Shields earned a bachelor's degree from NC State University in 1975, and his career experience includes working as a civil engineer, according to Ballotpedia.[2] Shields was the Republican nominee for District 40 in 2018, 2020 and 2022, and incumbent Joyce Waddell defeated him in each general election.[2]
In a Ballotpedia survey, Shields listed three campaign messages: economic development, which he described as drawing on his experience attracting and retaining jobs and capital investments; supporting teachers and providing a rigorous education; and well-maintained infrastructure, citing his background as a licensed engineer.[3]
- 1.North Carolina State Senate elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Bobbie Shields - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Bobbie Shields - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
North Carolina Senate District 40
Bobbie Shields is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for North Carolina Senate District 40 as R. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.