Biography
Roy Surrett is the Democratic candidate for North Carolina State Senate District 2 in the November 3, 2026 general election, running against incumbent Norman Sanderson (R).[1][3] He has nearly 40 years of federal government experience, including work as a national security expert with the U.S. Department of Defense, according to his Ballotpedia survey responses.[2]
Roy Surrett graduated from North Penn High School, earned a bachelor's degree from Wake Forest University in 1985 and a graduate degree from the University of South Carolina in 1988.[1] His career experience includes working in government.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, Surrett said he is a resident of Carteret County and has organized local philanthropic campaigns, including "7 Weeks of Giving."[2]
Surrett advanced to the general election after the Democratic primary was canceled.[1] In the survey, he named public education, lower costs and resilient communities, and dependable, affordable health care as his key messages.[2] He said he would work to fully fund public schools, secure competitive teacher pay, expand vocational training and expand health services in rural areas.[2]
- 1.Roy Surrett · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Roy Surrett — Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey responses (2026) · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
- 3.North Carolina State Senate elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia Reference
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
North Carolina Senate District 2
Roy Surrett is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for North Carolina Senate District 2 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.