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- 1Whatley dismisses 'trash poll' showing Cooper's Senate race lead▼Whatley blasts 'trash poll' for showing big Cooper lead in U.S. Senate race
North Carolina Republican National Committee chairman Michael Whatley dismissed a poll showing Democrat Roy Cooper with a large lead in the state's 2026 U.S. Senate race, calling it a 'trash poll.' The race is expected to be one of the most competitive Senate contests in the country, and Whatley's sharp response underscores how seriously Republicans are taking Cooper's potential candidacy.
- 2Cooper escalates attacks on Whatley with affordability pitch as election nears▼Cooper amps up criticism of Whatley, pushes affordability promises as election nears
Roy Cooper has intensified his criticism of Michael Whatley in their North Carolina Senate race, arguing his rival's record would worsen cost-of-living pressures on families. Cooper is campaigning hard on affordability promises, including lower prices and healthcare costs, as voting approaches. The sharpened tone signals the contest's focus on household expenses in the final stretch.