Shannon Bray is a Libertarian Party candidate and cybersecurity specialist who is running for U.S. Senate in North Carolina for the third time (previously ran in 2020 and 2022). Born June 14, 1988 in Marrero, Louisiana, he holds advanced degrees in cybersecurity and computer science. Bray has worked in information technology, software development, information security, and management roles. He is associated with U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Naval Sea Cadet Corps, and Navy League. In 2020, Bray received 3% of the vote and approximately 168,000 votes despite spending only $400 on his campaign—a performance that exceeded the total vote margin between the Republican and Democratic candidates (97,000 votes). He is running on a Libertarian platform emphasizing individual liberty, limited government, government transparency, and policy grounded in reality.
Bray was born in Marrero, Louisiana and served in the U.S. Navy (1991-1997). He holds a high school diploma from Thibodaux High School, an Associate degree from Arapahoe Community College (2014), a B.S. in Information Technology from Colorado State University (2016), and graduate degrees including an M.S. in Cybersecurity from University of Delaware (2018). He has worked extensively in IT, software development, information security, and management. Associated with Coast Guard Auxiliary, Naval Sea Cadets, and Navy League. Married to wife Stephanie with three children, based in Holly Springs, North Carolina.
Individual liberty with minimal government
Libertarian Party platform of maximizing individual freedom and minimizing state power in personal/economic life
Voting History: No voting record; previous Libertarian campaigns in 2020, 2022
Support decentralized currency alternatives
Advocates for cryptocurrency development and regulation. Views crypto as important for financial freedom and independence from government control.
Voting History: No legislative record; vocal advocate for crypto in interviews
Reduce government size and spending
Opposes government expansion, advocates for cutting federal spending and reducing government scope.
Pro-choice with Libertarian framework
Supports abortion access as individual liberty issue; allows states some regulation after 16 weeks
Voting History: No voting record
Non-interventionist foreign policy
Opposes U.S. involvement in Ukraine. Believes veterans deserve better care, but questions need for foreign wars.
Voting History: No voting record; stated position on Ukraine
Bray has never held elected office and therefore has no voting record. His positions are expressed through campaign platforms across three Senate campaigns (2020, 2022, 2026).
Bray's social media presents as libertarian ideologue and cryptocurrency enthusiast. Less partisan attack-focused than major party candidates; instead emphasizes libertarian philosophy and government criticism. Crypto posts suggest financial interests alongside political messaging.
Multiple posts promoting Shiba Inu ($SHIB) cryptocurrency token, discussing crypto price movements and asking followers to 'jump into #SHIBARMY'
Shows significant personal cryptocurrency investment interest beyond core campaign messaging
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Official Libertarian Party support and platform
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