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In North Carolina, Trump-backed Republican Michael Whatley challenges Democrat Roy Cooper as Cooper seeks to extend a historic winning streak in a high-stakes Senate race that underscores Trump’s ongoing influence in a key swing state.
CBS News projects former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper and ex-RNC chair Michael Whatley won Tuesday's primaries, setting up an open-seat Senate race in November—after Thom Tillis announced he wouldn’t seek reelection—expected to be among the cycle’s most competitive and drawing national attention.
Polls close across Texas and North Carolina in the first 2026 midterm primaries, with North Carolina vote tallies potentially delayed until 8:30 p.m. ET after a precinct extension. Democrat Roy Cooper is favored to advance to the general in NC’s pivotal Senate race, while Trump-backed Michael Whatley leads the Republican field. Down-ballot races are reshaped by a new GOP-drawn map, creating GOP pickup opportunities in the coastal 1st District and contests in the western 11th District, and Democratic Rep. Valerie Foushee faces Durham County commissioner Nida Allam in the Research Triangle.
President Trump launched his campaign in North Carolina for the 2026 midterms, criticizing Democratic candidate Roy Cooper and endorsing Republican Michael Whatley, while highlighting economic achievements and attacking opponents on crime and policy issues.
Sen. Tom Cotton launched an ad linking North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper to a Charlotte murder, accusing him of being soft on crime, despite Cooper's record of prosecuting violent criminals; the ad aims to influence voters amid national law-and-order debates, with critics calling the claims false.
A recent Emerson College Poll shows former Governor Roy Cooper leading Republican Michael Whatley by six points in North Carolina's 2026 Senate race, with Cooper enjoying higher name recognition and a more favorable image. The poll also highlights low recognition for Whatley, a close congressional race, and various approval ratings for local and national figures, indicating a competitive political landscape as the election approaches.
Roy Cooper leads the North Carolina Senate race with a six-point advantage over Michael Whatley in the first public poll, highlighting a competitive and closely watched contest for the 2026 Senate seat, with Cooper enjoying higher name recognition and favorability among voters.
Roy Cooper is breaking fundraising records as he begins his campaign for re-election in North Carolina, emphasizing his role in expanding Medicaid and contrasting himself with Republican opponents, including Michael Whatley, who has Trump’s backing but lacks name recognition and campaign funds.
Roy Cooper, a top Democratic candidate for the North Carolina Senate seat, raised $3.4 million in the first 24 hours of his campaign, setting a new record for Senate Democratic candidates and highlighting North Carolina as a key battleground for the 2026 elections.
Wiley Nickel ended his brief campaign for North Carolina's Senate seat, endorsing Roy Cooper, who is seen as the Democratic favorite to flip the seat from red to blue, while other political developments include investigations into judicial nominee Emil Bove and a backlog of Senate confirmations.
Roy Cooper, the former two-term Democratic governor of North Carolina, has officially announced his bid for the U.S. Senate, aiming to help Democrats regain control of the chamber. He emphasized his focus on the middle class and his experience in state politics, while facing potential primary challenger Wiley Nickel, who believes his district-flipping experience makes him a strong contender.
Former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has officially announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Thom Tillis, focusing on issues like affordability and healthcare, and facing early Republican attacks and endorsements from Democratic leaders. The race is expected to be highly competitive, with Cooper leveraging his political experience and popularity in North Carolina.
Former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper hinted at a run for U.S. Senate, criticizing Washington Republicans and emphasizing his efforts to expand healthcare in North Carolina, positioning himself as a strong Democratic contender for the upcoming race to succeed Thom Tillis. While not yet officially announced, his comments and the political landscape suggest he is the likely Democratic candidate, with the race expected to be highly competitive and pivotal for control of the Senate.
Democrat Wiley Nickel is expected to suspend his U.S. Senate campaign in North Carolina to endorse Roy Cooper and run for Wake County district attorney, consolidating the Democratic field. The race for the Senate seat is shaping up with Cooper as the frontrunner for the Democrats and Mike Whatley, endorsed by Trump, as a leading Republican contender, making the 2026 election highly competitive.
Lara Trump has decided not to run for North Carolina's Senate seat, despite her potential to be a strong candidate due to her connection to President Trump. The race is expected to feature RNC chair Michael Whatley and former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper, who is anticipated to announce his candidacy soon. The decision shifts the dynamics of the upcoming election in the state.