Michael Beitler is the Libertarian candidate for U.S. Senate in North Carolina. According to this poll conducted in late June, Beitler is nearly tied with the Republican and Democratic party candidates among independent voters. Burr (Republican) – 27% Marshall (Democrat) – 29% Beitler (Libertarian) – 26% (See page 11 of the poll document.) Beitler polled at 10% overall.