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Whatley blasts 'trash poll' for showing big Cooper lead in U.S. Senate race

Republican U.S. Senate candidate Michael Whatley is criticizing polling that shows him far behind former Gov. Roy Cooper.

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Sep 28 • 12:04 PM EDT • Politics • wunc.org
Trump is set to campaign in N.C. with his Senate nominee, Michael Whatley

Whatley, who was Trump’s pick for the Senate race, faces a challenging contest against Democratic former Gov. Roy Cooper.

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Sep 16 • 8:00 AM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Republican candidate for NC Senate Michael Whatley holds roundtable

Republican candidate for Senate Michael Whatley holds a "No Tax on Tips Roundtable" in Zebulon, N.C. Wednesday, June 3, 2026.

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Jun 3 • 5:37 PM EDT • Politics • newsobserver.com
U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis: 'I don't think crime is top of mind' in race for NC seat

Republican candidate Michael Whatley and Republican-aligned PACs have largely focused on former Gov. Roy Cooper's record on criminal justice issues.

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Oct 15 • 5:36 PM EDT • Politics • wunc.org
Fact-checking President Trump's N.C. speech

Some of President Donald Trump’s comments at a rally for North Carolina U.S. Senate candidate Michael Whatley Wednesday are receiving some significant pushback, especially his remarks on crime and the response to Tropical Storm Helene.

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Sep 17 • 3:41 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Democratic socialists’ battleground test: From the Politics Desk

Plus, Pete Buttigieg is back on the campaign trail. And digging into Michael Whatley’s bio in the North Carolina Senate race.

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Jun 25 • 5:00 PM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Leading GOP Senate PAC pauses spending on NC candidate Michael Whatley

In a blow to Republican Senate candidate Michael Whatley, the leading PAC to maintain the Republican majority withdrew from his campaign, while other North Carolina Republicans find their races at risk.

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Oct 2 • 2:10 PM EDT • Politics • newsobserver.com
NC’s Michael Whatley pauses TV ads as campaign rethinks strategy

Senate candidate Michael Whatley’s campaign paused television ads as it rethinks strategy in a final push to November.

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Oct 7 • 4:02 PM EDT • Politics • newsobserver.com
Trump bashes Democrats on crime while campaigning for Michael Whatley in North Carolina

Whatley, the former Republican National Committee chairman, is facing former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper in a critical race that will help decide which party controls the Senate.

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Sep 16 • 11:31 PM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley will advance to a marquee North Carolina matchup for US Senate, CNN projects

Democrat Roy Cooper and Republican Michael Whatley will advance to November’s general election for an open US Senate seat in North Carolina, CNN’s Decision Desk projects, setting up a marquee contest critical for both parties.

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Mar 3 • 8:40 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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America, GOP at political ‘inflection point,’ top Trump running in crucial Senate race warns.mp4

Former RNC Chair Michael Whatley told Fox News Digital that the Republican's tough Senate map was indicative of an "inflection" for the GOP, and that elections "have consequences" as he tries to keep North Carolina red.

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Sep 10 • 9:10 PM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
Convicted sex offender offered opening prayer at rally for GOP Senate nominee in North Carolina

A North Carolina pastor who led the opening prayer at a recent campaign stop for Republican Senate nominee Michael Whatley is a registered sex offender, twice sentenced to prison. Records

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Sep 13 • 7:00 PM EDT • Politics • wqow.com
Survey finds Roy Cooper continues to hold double digit lead in N.C. Senate race

A new survey finds former North Carolina governor Roy Cooper leading former Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley by double digits in the pivotal Senate race in November.

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Jun 25 • 11:45 AM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Top Senate GOP group puts pause on spending in North Carolina

National Republicans are starting to make major moves to divert resources away from the North Carolina Senate race where GOP candidate Michael Whatley has long been trailing in polls.

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Oct 2 • 10:34 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Whatley praises NC laws Cooper vetoed on school lessons and transgender athletes

At an event at a Christian private school, Michael Whatley accused Roy Cooper of promoting “values from New York” instead of North Carolina.

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Sep 25 • 3:40 PM EDT • Politics • newsobserver.com
North Carolina primary could mean Roy Cooper vs Michael Whatley in pivotal fall Senate race

North Carolina’s U.S. Senate primary will set up a high-stakes race in the fall that could decide control of the chamber

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Mar 3 • 12:06 AM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
GOP appears deeply worried about Senate race in N.C., a once reliable state

Republicans privately say the key battleground for Senate control may be out of reach as nominee Michael Whatley’s ties to the president bog him down.

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Sep 23 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
NC political campaigns ramp up with 99 days until midterms

Though the U.S. Senate race between Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley has attracted the most attention, down-ballot contests could have significant implications for the state and nation.

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Jul 27 • 6:38 PM EDT • Politics • abc11.com
North Carolina U.S. Senate Candidates ramp up campaign efforts as midterm nears

With the midterm elections around the corner, North Carolina's U.S. Senate candidates, Republican Michael Whatley and Democrat Roy Cooper are continuing campaign efforts in North Carolina and Texas.

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Sep 11 • 3:48 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Will North Carolina's US Senate race feature any debates this year?

If you’re an undecided voter, you might want to compare the candidates side by side on a debate stage, or in sit-down interviews with your local TV station, or perhaps at public events where they make speeches. This year, you might not find any of those opportunities to get to know Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley.

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Sep 10 • 1:11 PM EDT • Politics • wunc.org
WATCH LIVE: Trump campaigns for GOP Senate candidate Michael Whatley in North Carolina
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Sep 16 • 11:35 AM EDT • Politics • pbs.org