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North Carolina primary could mean Roy Cooper vs Michael Whatley in pivotal fall Senate race
The primary will determine nominees for an open Senate seat vital to party control amid record outside spending potentially reaching $1 billion, 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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North Carolina primary could mean Roy Cooper vs Michael Whatley in pivotal fall Senate race
North Carolina’s U.S. Senate primary will set up a high-stakes race in the fall that could decide control of the chamber. The main contenders are ex-Democratic Gov.
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Cooper leads Whatley by 10 points in Senate race
A new poll suggests Senate candidate and former Gov. Roy Cooper (D) leads his probable Republican opponent, former RNC Chair Michael Whatley, by 10 percentage points. The data gives hope to Democratic officials looking to “take back Congress” this November. Cooper previously served four terms as N.C.’s Attorney General and two as governor. Shortly after leaving office in January 2025, he announced his intention to run for the Senate seat left op…
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