Warren Daniel
Candidate for State Senator, 46th District
Background
- Occupation
- State senator; attorney
- Lives in
- Morganton
- Campaign website
- danielforsenate.com
State senator since 2011, now representing District 46 (Burke, McDowell and part of Buncombe counties) in his eighth term. A Morganton attorney, he is a West Point graduate and former Army field artillery officer.
Documented positions
Public safety
Supports gun rights and the castle doctrine.
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“I worked to pass a Castle Doctrine—among the best in the nation—to ensure that citizens have the right to defend themselves”
Sponsored the law requiring cooperation with federal immigration officials.In office
One of three primary sponsors, with Sens. Berger and B. Newton, of Senate Bill 153 ("North Carolina Border Protection Act."), which also bars UNC campuses from becoming sanctuary universities; it became law as Session Law 2026-19.
ReportSenate Bill 153 (2025-2026 session), as filed: North Carolina Border Protection Act.Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · S.B. 153, long title · ncleg.gov
“requiring cooperation with federal immigration officials”
Senate Bill 153 (2025-2026 session): North Carolina Border Protection Act. Bill historyGovernment record · North Carolina General Assembly · Bill history · ncleg.gov
“Ch. SL 2026-19”
Housing
Sponsored Helene relief money for the state Housing Trust Fund.In office
Primary sponsor, with Sens. Moffitt and Mayfield, of Senate Bill 200 ("Housing Support for Hurricane Impacted Areas.").
ReportSenate Bill 200 (2025-2026 session), as filed: Housing Support for Hurricane Impacted Areas.Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · S.B. 200, long title · ncleg.gov
“AN ACT to appropriate additional funds to the north carolina housing trust fund FOR HURRICANE HELENE RELIEF.”
Health & human services
Opposes abortion and taxpayer funding for it.
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“I oppose taxpayer-funded abortion and will defend the right to life at every stage”
Government & transparency
Opposes benefits, in-state tuition for immigrants without legal status.
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“I oppose offering government benefits or in-state tuition at NC community colleges to illegal aliens.”
Voted for the 2018 voter ID constitutional amendment.
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“In 2018 I voted for the Voter ID amendment to the North Carolina state constitution”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Warren Daniel on them.
- Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
All sources (10)
- 2026 General Election Candidate Listing (Buncombe County offices and districts)
Election filing · North Carolina State Board of Elections · s3.amazonaws.com
- 2026 General Election Candidate Listing (Burke County offices and districts)
Election filing · North Carolina State Board of Elections · s3.amazonaws.com
- 2026 General Election Candidate Listing (McDowell County offices and districts)
Election filing · North Carolina State Board of Elections · s3.amazonaws.com
- 2026 General Election Candidate Listing
Election filing · North Carolina State Board of Elections · s3.amazonaws.com
- Senator Warren Daniel: member page (2025-2026 session)
Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · ncleg.gov
- Biography: Warren Daniel for Senate
Campaign website · Warren Daniel for Senate · danielforsenate.com
- Issues: Warren Daniel for Senate
Campaign website · Warren Daniel for Senate · danielforsenate.com
- Senate Bill 200 (2025-2026 session), as filed: Housing Support for Hurricane Impacted Areas.
Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · ncleg.gov
- Senate Bill 153 (2025-2026 session), as filed: North Carolina Border Protection Act.
Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · ncleg.gov
- Senate Bill 153 (2025-2026 session): North Carolina Border Protection Act. Bill history
Government record · North Carolina General Assembly · ncleg.gov
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