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A image is seen on a screen as President Donald Trump speaks during a rally at Gastonia Municipal Airport, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, in Gastonia, N.C. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump refers to Black man from racially offensive 1988 campaign ad while stumping in North Carolina

By Corey Williams - Associated Press

Michael Whatley, North Carolina senatorial candidate, greets delegates as he takes the stage at the Republican convention in Dallas, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Trump’s handpicked Senate nominee Michael Whatley embraces the president at a North Carolina rally

By Bill Barrow and Erik Verduzco and Michelle L. Price - Associated Press

Michael Whatley, North Carolina senatorial get each other during a campaign rally at the Gastonia Municipal Airport, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, in Gastonia, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)

Trump rallies party faithful for Whatley in North Carolina with tough-on-crime, $5,000 pledge

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

Michael Whatley, North Carolina senatorial candidate, greets delegates as he takes the stage at the Republican convention in Dallas, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Trump kicks off midterm campaign blitz with North Carolina rally for Michael Whatley’s Senate run

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

At left, Michael Whatley speaks June 18, 2024, in Newtown, Pa., and at right, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, on Oct. 5, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton and Chris Carlson)

Michael Whatley casts Senate rival Roy Cooper as ‘radical’ in GOP convention speech

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

FILE - Protesters march in the streets of downtown Austin, Texas, to show opposition to the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran, during a demonstration organized by the Austin for Palestine Coalition, April 8, 2026. (Mikala Compton/Austin American-Statesman via AP, File)

Iran war rattles the economy, shakes up U.S. Senate races

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

North Carolina Democratic Senate candidate former Gov. Roy Cooper speaks at a primary election night watch party Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Ramey)

Democrat Roy Cooper needs to defy North Carolina history to keep winning streak alive in Senate race

By Gary D. Robertson and Bill Barrow - Associated Press

Democratic former Gov. Roy Cooper, who is running for U.S. Senate, speaks to reporters after casting his ballot on the first day of in-person early voting in the state's primary election, Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Allen G. Breed)

North Carolina primary could mean Roy Cooper vs Michael Whatley in pivotal fall Senate race

By Gary D. Robertson - Associated Press

North Carolina Republican Senate candidate former RNC Chairman Michael Whatley speaks at a primary election night watch party Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Erik Verduzco)

Ex-RNC chairman Whatley to face former Democrat Gov. Cooper in North Carolina Senate race

By Susan Ferrechio - The Washington Times

Senator Thom Tillis speaks during a panel session at the 56th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum, WEF, in Davos, Switzerland, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. (Gian Ehrenzeller/Keystone via AP) ** FILE **

North Carolina primaries set the table for a heavyweight match to replace Sen. Thom Tillis

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

FILE - This photo combination shows North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, in Raleigh, N.C., Oct. 23, 2024, left, and Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley, in Gastonia, N.C., July 31, 2025, right. (AP Photo/Gary D. Robertson, Erik Verduzco, file)

Ukrainian refugee’s train stabbing death becomes early flashpoint in 2026 North Carolina Senate race

By Gary D. Robertson - Associated Press

Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley takes the stage during his campaign launch event for North Carolina's open U.S. Senate seat, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Gastonia, N.C. (AP Photo/Erik Verduzco)

Whatley enters North Carolina Senate race with Trump, GOP leaders’ endorsement

By Lindsey McPherson - The Washington Times

FILE - North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper speaks at a campaign event in Charlotte, N.C., Sept. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)

Former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper will run for the U.S. Senate in North Carolina in 2026

By Gary D. Robertson - Associated Press

Michael Whatley, chairman of the Republican National Committee, speaks at a campaign rally, Nov. 2, 2024, in Greensboro, NC. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

RNC Chairman Michael Whatley running for Senate in North Carolina

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

Republican National Committee Co-chair Michael Whatley is seen at an election integrity volunteer training program at the Oakland County GOP Headquarters, Friday, June 14, 2024 in Bloomfield Hills, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

RNC Chair Michael Whatley promises convention showcasing Trump’s strength, Biden’s weakness

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

Former President Donald Trump, left, is welcomed by Michael Whatley, then-chairman of the N.C. GOP, before he speaks at the North Carolina Republican Convention, June 5, 2021, in Greenville, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward) ** FILE **

New leadership team takes over the RNC

By Kerry Picket - The Washington Times

Committee ranking member Sen. Richard Burr, R-N.C., speaks during a Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee hearing on Capitol Hill, Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021. (Mandel Ngan/Pool via AP) ** FILE **

Richard Burr censured over Donald Trump impeachment vote

By Bryan Anderson - Associated Press