New results from the 2026 GOP Primary Carolina Journal Poll provide fresh insight into the U.S. Senate race and overall support for leading Republican's across North Carolina. The survey also measures President Trump’s approval among GOP voters, levels of MAGA alignment, and voter interest in participating in the upcoming primary. Additional findings examine Republican views on the state’s ongoing budget impasse, perceptions of North Carolina’s tax climate, and evolving media consumption habits. Separately, proposed changes to the North Carolina Investment Authority could strengthen pension performance while reducing long-term costs to taxpayers.