Roy Cooper's chances of beating Republicans
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Former N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper has never lost an election in a lifetime of public service. Get to know the Democratic candidate and his history in North Carolina.
Roy Cooper, the former Democratic governor of North Carolina, officially launched his Senate bid for Republican Sen. Thom Tillis' open seat in 2026 on Monday.
Washington — Republican National Committee chairman Michael Whatley is preparing to enter the race for the open U.S. Senate seat in North Carolina, one of the top battleground contests of the 2026 cycle, according to three sources familiar with his plans.
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