Roy Cooper, Senate and North Carolina
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A looming matchup between Cooper and Michael Whatley, chairman of the Republican National Committee, is anticipated to be one of the most competitive, expensive races in the midterm elections.
Trump-backed RNC Chair Michael Whatley jumps into North Carolina's Senate race as Lara Trump declines to run, creating a battle for one of 2026's competitive seats.
The former congressman from Cary faced an uphill Democratic primary against former Gov. Roy Cooper, whom Wiley is expected to endorse.