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Democrat Roy Cooper needs to defy North Carolina history to keep winning streak alive in Senate race

Associated Press (AP)EN 6 min read 100% complete by By  GARY D. ROBERTSON and BILL BARROWMarch 8, 2026 at 02:23 PM
Democrat Roy Cooper needs to defy North Carolina history to keep winning streak alive in Senate race
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Democrat Roy Cooper, former governor of North Carolina, is running for U.S. Senate in 2026. Cooper aims to break the state's historical trend of not electing Democrats to the Senate, a victory that could shift the balance of power in Washington. He faces Republican Michael Whatley, former RNC Chairman, who has the endorsement of Donald Trump. Both candidates secured their party's nomination in the primary election on March 3, 2026. The election pits Cooper's popularity as a two-term governor against the state's Republican lean in federal races and Whatley's strong ties to the Republican party. The outcome of this race will be closely watched for its potential impact on the national political landscape.

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Fort Bragg 30% Charlotte 30% Raleigh ×240% Republican National Committee (RNC) 40% United States Senate ×250% Donald Trump ×260% Michael Whatley ×470% North Carolina ×880% Roy Cooper ×590%

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