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Roy Cooper Challenges Michael Whatley in North Carolina Senate Race

By Drooid · Oct 12, 2026, 2:56 AM UTC · How we work

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Democratic former governor Roy Cooper is contesting the North Carolina Senate seat against Republican Michael Whatley.
National Republican PAC shifted campaign funds from North Carolina to Kansas last week.
A Democratic group linked to Senate leadership removed several Republican ads in North Carolina.
Whatley's campaign scheduled no ads after this week, indicating a possible message shift.
Early voting in North Carolina begins Thursday, limiting time for campaign messaging.

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Democratic former governor Roy Cooper is contesting the North Carolina Senate seat against Republican Michael Whatley.
National Republican PAC shifted campaign funds from North Carolina to Kansas last week.
A Democratic group linked to Senate leadership removed several Republican ads in North Carolina.
Whatley's campaign scheduled no ads after this week, indicating a possible message shift.
Early voting in North Carolina begins Thursday, limiting time for campaign messaging.