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Michael Whatley, RNC chairman endorsed by Trump, launches Senate bid in North Carolina
Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley has launched his campaign for North Carolina's open U.S. Senate seat ...
Trump-backed RNC chair jumps into 'marquee' Senate race in battleground North Carolina
Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley entered the 2026 North Carolina Senate race to succeed retiring Sen. Thom ...
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GOP lawmakers tighten hold on elections administration in North Carolina
A Republican-backed spending bill would allow the hiring of political appointees to state elections administrations staff.
Some North Carolina Democratic lawmakers break from party to pass Republican priorities
North Carolina Republican lawmakers and some Democrats have overridden eight of Democratic Gov. Josh Stein's 14 vetoes.
Republicans already seem to be surrendering North Carolina’s US Senate race | Opinion
It’s a sign that the Republican Party – or rather Trump’s MAGA version of it – is running out of energy, issues and ...
Don’t count out the Republican in North Carolina’s crucial US Senate race | Opinion
Roy Cooper should be an overwhelming favorite to be North Carolina’s next U.S. senator, but Michael Whatley is strong where ...
Game on in North Carolina as former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper launches Senate bid for GOP-held seat
Roy Cooper enters North Carolina Senate race as Democrats' top recruit, boosting chances to flip a key Republican seat in ...
Democrats got a top Senate recruit in North Carolina. Now they’re trying to find more
Democrats landed the biggest recruiting win of the 2026 midterm elections to date when former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper ...
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Star Dem Candidate Leading By Only Single Digits In North Carolina Senate Race, Poll Says
Former two-term Democratic North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper is leading his much lesser-known likely Republican opponent by just ...