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North Carolina Senate Race Impacts Congress Control

Updated 2026-06-18 10:25 UTC 1 source Neutral

Democrat Roy Cooper faces Republican Michael Whatley in North Carolina’s 2026 Senate race, a key battleground for the next U.S. Congress.

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Roy Cooper's North Carolina Senate race could help decide control of the next Congress

North Carolina’s 2026 Senate race pits Democrat Roy Cooper against Republican Michael Whatley in a swing state Democrats haven't won since with Obama in 2008.

2026-06-18 10:00 UTC