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- 1Whatley dismisses poll showing Cooper leading Senate race●Whatley blasts 'trash poll' for showing big Cooper lead in U.S. Senate race
North Carolina Republican Senate candidate Michael Whatley attacked a new poll as a 'trash poll' after it showed Democrat Roy Cooper with a large lead in the state's U.S. Senate race. The comments highlight early tension in what is expected to be one of the most competitive and expensive Senate contests of the 2026 midterm cycle, with both parties treating North Carolina as a key battleground.
- 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.