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Roy Cooper officially enters Senate race

July 28, 2025 Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — Former Gov. Roy Cooper made official what has been speculated since his second term in the Executive Mansion ended: He’s running for U.S. Senate. “I have thought on it and prayed about it, […]

Cooper, Whatley to enter 2026 race for Tillis’ Senate seat

July 24, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Former North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper and Republican National Chairman Michael Whatley will be entering the race for Sen. Thom Tillis’ seat in 2026. Multiple outlets have reported on Cooper’s intention to […]

Speculation swirls on ’26 candidates for Tillis’ Senate seat

July 2, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Speculation is swirling about which candidates will lead the field for U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis’ seat following his announcement he will not seek reelection in 2026. Republicans and Democrats alike reacted with praise […]

Carter Wrenn weighs in on 2026 NC Senate race

February 14, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Earlier this year, longtime political consultant Carter Wrenn sat down for an exclusive interview with North State Journal to discuss his book, “Trail of the Serpent.” During that interview, Wrenn discussed the 2026 […]

Tillis among GOP senators facing possible primary challenge

January 1, 2025 The Associated Press

DES MOINES, Iowa — From activists on the far right to Elon Musk, allies of President Donald Trump have been quick to threaten primary challengers for Republican senators who don’t back his Cabinet picks and […]