GOP Fights to Hold NC Senate Seat Against Cooper
February 12, 2026·12 days ago·via Charlotte Observer
Republicans battle to defend North Carolina's open U.S. Senate seat after incumbent Thom Tillis bows out, facing Democrat Roy Cooper, the former governor with a track record of six statewide wins. Polls show Cooper holding a slim 47%-41% edge over GOP recruit Michael Whatley, Trump's hand-picked RNC chair, but Whatley's low name recognition offers patriots a prime chance to rally and define the race on America First terms.
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