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North Carolina, Michael Whatley and Senate

North Carolina Senate showdown ‘a true toss-up’ as Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley inch closer to 2026 bids

North Carolina’s 2026 Senate race is coming into focus as former Gov. Roy Cooper prepares to run and Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley, backed by President Donald Trump and GOP leadership,

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RNC Chair Michael Whatley to seek open Republican-held Senate seat in battleground North Carolina: sources

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RNC chair expected to run for Senate in North Carolina as Lara Trump opts out

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GOP’s NC Senate race coming into focus with Trump endorsement

Discourse and debate have begun over what this candidacy means for the GOP — and Democrats.

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Democrats Chances of Flipping the Senate Just Went Up

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Lara Trump won't run for North Carolina senate seat

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Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Wiley Nickel to suspend campaign, endorse Roy Cooper, pursue Wake DA seat

The move clears the Democratic field for Cooper, who is expected to officially announce his campaign in the coming days, instantly making him the frontrunner for the Democratic nomination.

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Democrats hope Roy Cooper can flip North Carolina

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Michael Whatley launches NC Senate campaign, is expected to step down as GOP chairman

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Cooper to speak Saturday ahead of expected run for NC's open U.S. Senate seat

Former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper is expected to speak at a high-profile state Democratic Party's "Unity Dinner" Saturday night, which will be his first public appearance since news emerged that he plans to run for U.

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Democrat Roy Cooper expected to run for Senate from North Carolina, sources tell CNN

Democrats are expected to get their top Senate recruit next week as former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper plans to enter the race, sources tell CNN.

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Democrat Wiley Nickel may suspend NC Senate campaign: Reports

Former Rep. Wiley Nickel (D-N.C.), who launched his campaign for Senate in April, is now mulling whether to suspend his campaign and instead enter the race for an open district attorney position

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Senate map for 2026 is tough for Democrats, but Republicans have headaches, too

Democrats need four seats to retake the Senate majority, but Republicans are looking at uncertainty in some states.

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Trump wants Florida senator for Republican National Committee Chair. Who is Joe Gruters?

President Donald Trump endorsed Florida state Sen. Joe Gruters to be the next Republican National Committee chair. Here's what to know.