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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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VIDEO: Former NC Gov. Cooper hints at run for US Senate in 2026

Former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper Saturday night gave his strongest indication yet that he would seek an open U.S. Senate seat next year while speaking at a state Democratic Party event in Ra...

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Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Wiley Nickel to suspend campaign, endorse Roy Cooper, pursue Wake DA seat

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Former Gov. Cooper to speak at NC Democrats Unity Dinner ahead of possible Senate run

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Lara Trump won't run for North Carolina senate seat

Lara Trump, the president's daughter-in-law and former co-chair of the Republican National Committee, will not be pursuing a run for retiring North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis' seat. Why it matters: The announcement comes after multiple outlets reported RNC chair Michael Whatley will join the race.

Three Toss-up races headline new Senate ratings for 2026

The universe of competitive Senate races remains small after new ratings by Inside Elections, and that's good new for Republicans.