Dossier
North Carolina Senate race
Coverage of North Carolina Senate race in the Nexus archive.
- Roy Cooper’s campaign raises $14.8 million in second quarter
Roy Cooper's campaign raised $14.8 million in the second quarter, with 95% of donations being $100 or less, indicating grassroots support. Cooper, the former North Carolina governor, is running for the Democratic U.S. Senate nomination in a competitive race against Republican Michael Whatley, with the 2026 midterm elections expected to focus heavily on the contest.