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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.

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Michael Whatley, RNC chairman endorsed by Trump, launches Senate bid in North Carolina

Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley launched his campaign for North Carolina's open U.S. Senate seat Thursday, equipped with President Donald Trump's endorsement and a large fundraising network for a potential general election bid against formidable Democrat Roy Cooper.

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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.

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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 ...

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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.

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Michael Whatley, Republican leader, will officially enter U.S. Senate race in NC

Sen. Elizabeth Dole, a Republican who represented North Carolina in Congress, also never had run for public office before ...

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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