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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

GOP’s NC Senate race coming into focus with Trump endorsement

Discourse and debate have begun over what this candidacy means for the GOP — and Democrats.

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

Trump endorses Michigan’s Rogers in U.S. Senate race, gives nod to Huizenga for backing out

Democrat Wiley Nickel may suspend NC Senate campaign: Reports

A shift from Nickel would open up the Senate field for former Gov. Roy Cooper (D), who has not yet formally launched his campaign but is expected to do so next week, Axios reported.

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Democrats hope Roy Cooper can flip North Carolina

Trump backs RNC's Whatley for NC's open U.S. Senate seat after Lara Trump declines to run

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Nickel plans to end Senate bid, is eyeing a run for Wake County DA instead

The former congressman from Cary faced an uphill Democratic primary against former Gov. Roy Cooper, whom Wiley is expected to endorse.

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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.

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Trump wants Florida senator for Republican National Committee Chair. Who is Joe Gruters?

President Donald Trump endorsed Florida state Sen. Joe Gruters to be the next Republican National Committee chair. Here's what to know.