Former Gov. Roy Cooper enters Senate race in North Carolina
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* Speaking of conservative U.S. House members giving up their seats to run for statewide office, Republican Rep. Ralph Norman, an occasional thorn in the side of House GOP leaders, announced over the weekend that he’s running for governor in South Carolina, joining a crowded field.
Washington — Republican National Committee chairman Michael Whatley is preparing to enter the race for the open U.S. Senate seat in North Carolina, one of the top battleground contests of the 2026 cycle, according to three sources familiar with his plans.
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