US EditionNorth Carolina primary could mean Roy Cooper vs Michael Whatley in pivotal fall Senate race
Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley secured their party nominations in North Carolina's primary, setting up a crucial Senate race that could influence U.S. Senate control, experts say.
- Tuesday's primary in North Carolina launches a closely watched Senate contest likely pitting former North Carolina governor Roy Cooper against former Republican National Committee chair Michael Whatley in the battleground state.
- With the Senate majority at stake, Sen. Thom Tillis's decision not to seek reelection after clashes with President Donald Trump created the open seat that Democrats view as crucial for flipping control.
- Campaigns lean on endorsements and big‑money forecasts, with experts warning the race could reach $1 billion; `But we've got nine more months to go,` said Michael Bitzer.
- Under the new congressional map, Tuesday's House primary reshapes strategies for Rep. Don Davis's district, with Republicans redrawing the 1st District to favor their advantage, as the first election under the October redraw.
- With national security questions swirling, Tuesday's primaries occur against the backdrop of a U.S. and Israel attack on Iran that has killed at least six U.S. service members.
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Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley clinch US Senate in North Carolina, setting up high-stakes fall fight
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper and ex-Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley each won their party’s U.S.
Washington, 3 Mar (EFE).- Former Governor of North Carolina Roy Cooper projects himself as the winner of the Democratic primaries held on Tuesday in that state to contest with former President of the Republican National Committee Michael Whatley a crucial position to determine which party wins the majority of the U.S. Senate Cooper and Whatley won in the projections fairly broad in the primary elections of each party in North Carolina, which tog…
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The Independent (US)Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley win North Carolina primaries
Both politicians emerged triumphant from crowded primary fields, vying for the seat being vacated by Thom Tillis
Whatley, Cooper Win Senate Primaries in North Carolina
The Senate matchup for the general election in North Carolina has been set, with former Republican National Committee chairman Michael Whatley and former Gov. Roy Cooper to be placed on the ballot in November in a race that could determine which party controls the upper congressional chamber. Whatley won the GOP primary, while Cooper won the Democratic primary on March 3. With around 39 percent of the votes counted, the Associated Press declared…
Dems projected to nominate dream candidate for North Carolina Senate race
North Carolina Democrats were projected Tuesday to nominate Roy Cooper as their nominee for U.S. Senate, according to reports, giving the national party one of their best chances to pick up a seat in 2026 on a map that is otherwise highly challenging.The race was called by The Associated Press and C...
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