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Michael Whatley's chances of beating Roy Cooper in North Carolina—new poll

A new poll of the North Carolina Senate election points to a close race between former Governor Roy Cooper and Republican National Committee chair Michael Whatley in what is likely to be one of the most competitive of the 2026 midterms.

Roll Call on MSN · 13h

RNC Chair Michael Whatley announces Senate bid in North Carolina

RNC Chair Michael Whatley kicked off his campaign against former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper for North Carolina’s open Senate seat.

USA TODAY · 14h

Michael Whatley announces run for North Carolina Senate seat at Gastonia event

Michael Whatley announced Thursday afternoon that he is running for the U.S. senate seat currently occupied by Thom Tillis.

15hon MSN

GOP unites behind Whatley ahead of high-stakes showdown with Cooper in North Carolina

Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley, backed by top GOP leaders, launched his bid for North Carolina’s open ...

Winston-Salem Journal15h

Whatley confirms run for US Senate, says campaign will be about NC values

Whatley became the clear front-runner for the Republican nomination after receiving the pivotal endorsement of President ...

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NC Senate Race: Cooper leads Whatley with young, independent voters: Poll

Strategists say Cooper’s entry makes North Carolina a more difficult seat for the GOP to hold, though a Democrat hasn’t won a Senate race in the traditionally competitive state since 2008.

Former Gov. Roy Cooper says Senate run spurred by battle for health care access

Former Governor Roy Cooper has announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate in North Carolina, joining Trump-backed RNC Chair ...

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