Whatley to run for North Carolina Senate seat
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ABC11 on MSNRoy Cooper speaks to NC Democrats during annual Unity Dinner ahead of likely 2026 Senate run
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- At the North Carolina Democratic Party's annual Unity Dinner fundraiser, former Governor Roy Cooper made strong hints to Democrats about his likely plans for an imminent run for U.S. Senate in 2026.
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Axios on MSNLara 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.