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North Carolina, Michael Whatley and Senate

North Carolina Senate showdown ‘a true toss-up’ as Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley inch closer to 2026 bids

North Carolina’s 2026 Senate race is coming into focus as former Gov. Roy Cooper prepares to run and Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley, backed by President Donald Trump and GOP leadership,

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RNC Chair Michael Whatley to seek open Republican-held Senate seat in battleground North Carolina: sources

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RNC chair expected to run for Senate in North Carolina as Lara Trump opts out

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GOP’s NC Senate race coming into focus with Trump endorsement

Discourse and debate have begun over what this candidacy means for the GOP — and Democrats.

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Democrats Chances of Flipping the Senate Just Went Up

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Lara Trump won't run for North Carolina senate seat

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Trump backs RNC's Whatley for NC's open U.S. Senate seat after Lara Trump declines to run

A bid by Whatley, who led the North Carolina Republican Party for five years, would set up a likely battle between two political heavyweights in what is expected to be one of the most expensive U.S. ...

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Democrats hope Roy Cooper can flip North Carolina

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Michael Whatley launches NC Senate campaign, is expected to step down as GOP chairman

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President to Back RNC Chair for Expected Senate Bid in North Carolina as Lara Trump Bows Out

The contest is expected to be one of most tightly contested races in 2026.

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Democrat Wiley Nickel may suspend NC Senate campaign: Reports

Former Rep. Wiley Nickel (D-N.C.), who launched his campaign for Senate in April, is now mulling whether to suspend his campaign and instead enter the race for an open district attorney position

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Senate map for 2026 is tough for Democrats, but Republicans have headaches, too

Democrats need four seats to retake the Senate majority, but Republicans are looking at uncertainty in some states.

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Trump wants Florida senator for Republican National Committee Chair. Who is Joe Gruters?

President Donald Trump endorsed Florida state Sen. Joe Gruters to be the next Republican National Committee chair. Here's what to know.