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Democrats Target Key North Carolina Senate Seat in Primaries

2/26/2026

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Democrats aim to win the North Carolina Senate seat vacated by Republican Thom Tillis.
Roy Cooper, a moderate Democrat and former Governor of North Carolina, faces Michael Whatley in the primaries.
Michael Whatley is a Republican backed by President Trump.
Democrats need to gain four seats to control the Senate.
North Carolina is one of the few competitive states.

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Story summary

Democrats aim to win the North Carolina Senate seat vacated by Republican Thom Tillis.
Roy Cooper, a moderate Democrat and former Governor of North Carolina, faces Michael Whatley in the primaries.
Michael Whatley is a Republican backed by President Trump.
Democrats need to gain four seats to control the Senate.
North Carolina is one of the few competitive states.