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Democrat Roy Cooper and Republican Michael Whatley set to face off in key North Carolina Senate race

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NPR A Mar 4, 1:53 AM

Roy Cooper, Michael Whatley set to compete for a high-stakes North Carolina U.S. Senate seat

Former Democratic North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper will face former Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley in the state's toss-up U.S. Senate race.

NBC News B Mar 4, 1:37 AM

Democrat Roy Cooper and Republican Michael Whatley set to face off in key North Carolina Senate race

The matchup is set in North Carolina's crucial Senate race, with former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper and former Republican National Committee chair Michael Whatley winning their primaries, NBC News proj

New York Times A Mar 4, 1:46 AM

Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley Advance in North Carolina Senate Race

North Carolina has broken national Democrats’ hearts for nearly two decades, but this time they hope that Roy Cooper, the former governor, can once again find a path to victory.

CBS News B Mar 4, 2:03 AM

Whatley and Cooper win Senate primaries in North Carolina

Republican Michael Whatley and Democrat Roy Cooper will face off in North Carolina's Senate race, CBS News projects, after the two picked up primary wins Tuesday night.

NBC News B Mar 3, 11:53 PM

Live coverage: 2026 primary elections in Texas, North Carolina, Arkansas

Watch live coverage of primary races in Texas, North Carolina and Arkansas, along with analysis on how the results will yield general election implications.

Raw Story C Mar 4, 1:47 AM

Winner projected in GOP Senate primary as Republicans fight to keep hold of North Carolina

Republicans are projected to have selected Michael Whatley as their nominee for the North Carolina Senate race on Tuesday evening, according to The Associated Press and CNN. Whatley, a former chair of

CBS News B Mar 4, 4:44 AM

Polls close in today's primaries in Texas, North Carolina and Arkansas

Voters are heading to the polls Tuesday in Texas, North Carolina and Arkansas, marking the start of the 2026 midterm cycle.

MSNBC C Mar 4, 1:50 AM

North Carolina gets the Senate showdown the parties wanted

Republicans will field former national GOP chair Michael Whatley against ex-Gov. Roy Cooper, a Democrat who’s never lost statewide. The post North Carolina gets the Senate showdown the parties wanted

CBS News B Mar 4, 2:17 AM

Jamie Ager projected to win Democratic primary in North Carolina House district

A Democrat has not won the seat since 2010, but the party believes it has a chance at flipping the seat.

Raw Story C Mar 4, 1:50 AM

Dems projected to nominate dream candidate for North Carolina Senate race

North Carolina Democrats were projected Tuesday to nominate Roy Cooper as their nominee for U.S. Senate, according to reports, giving the national party one of their best chances to pick up a seat in

CBS News B Mar 4, 1:47 AM

Whatley, Cooper projected to win North Carolina primaries, teeing up key Senate contest

Former Gov. Roy Cooper and former Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley are set to face off in November in what's expected to be among the most competitive Senate races of the cycle.

CBS News B Mar 4, 4:41 AM

Laurie Buckhout projected to win GOP primary in redrawn N.C. district

Buckhout narrowly lost to Democratic Rep. Don Davis in 2024.

Politico A Feb 26, 9:45 AM

Republicans are freaking out over Texas Senate race

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is the man to beat ahead of Tuesday’s primary — and could put Senate Republicans’ majority at risk

The New Republic B Feb 26, 5:33 PM

Republicans Are Panicking Over Texas Senate Race

The Texas Senate race is making Republicans nervous. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is challenging incumbent Senator John Cornyn in the Republican primary, and the race is so close that an expensiv

Politico A Feb 27, 10:27 PM

Kamala Harris backs Jasmine Crockett in bitter Texas Democratic Senate primary

The former vice president recorded a robocall to boost Crockett over James Talarico.

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Associated Press A Mar 4, 1:53 AM

Roy Cooper, Michael Whatley set to compete for a high-stakes North Carolina U.S. Senate seat - NPR

Roy Cooper, Michael Whatley set to compete for a high-stakes North Carolina U.S. Senate seat  NPR

The Hill B Mar 3, 10:00 PM

Live results: Cooper, Whatley favorites in North Carolina Senate primaries

Former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) and former Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley are both vying for their parties’ nomination in the Tar Heel State’s Senate primaries. Cook Pol

Associated Press A Mar 3, 5:01 AM

Here are Arkansas' 2026 primary election results - VPM

Here are Arkansas' 2026 primary election results  VPM

The Hill B Mar 4, 1:36 AM

Cooper, Whatley set November match-up in North Carolina Senate race

Former Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley and former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) won their respective Senate primaries on Tuesday, setting up a November match-up as Democrats e

The Hill B Mar 4, 3:59 AM

Laurie Buckhout wins GOP primary in North Carolina, will face Don Davis in general

Former Pentagon official Laurie Buckhout is projected to win the Republican primary in North Carolina’s 1st Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ. Buckhout defeated four other GOP cand

The Hill B Mar 3, 10:00 PM

Live results: Arkansas holds House primaries

A handful of primary contests for all four House seats are underway in Arkansas on Tuesday. Incumbent Republican Reps. Rick Crawford of the 1st Congressional District, Steve Womack of the 3rd Congress

The Hill B Mar 3, 10:00 PM

Live results: Arkansas governor’s Democratic primary underway

With Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R) advancing to the November general election, just Democrats will host a gubernatorial primary on Tuesday. Democratic candidates include state Sen. Fredrick

The Hill B Mar 3, 10:00 PM

Live results: Gonzales faces tough Texas House primary

Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales is facing a tougher than expected primary bid in the solidly red 23rd Congressional District of Texas, after explosive allegations over an affair with a staffer who later

The Hill B Mar 3, 10:00 PM

Live results: Foushee fights to keep House seat in primary

Tuesday’s Democratic primary race for North Carolina’s 4th Congressional District is a repeat of the 2022 contest between Rep. Valerie Foushee and Nida Allam, a Durham County commissioner backed by Se

The Hill B Mar 3, 10:00 PM

Live results: Roy seeks GOP nod in Texas attorney general primary

Republican Rep. Chip Roy is facing off in a Tuesday GOP primary in an effort to replace Attorney General Ken Paxton this November. Other GOP candidates include state Sens. Joan Huffman and Mayes Middl

The Hill B Mar 3, 10:00 PM

Live results: Allred seeks to oust Johnson in Texas House primary

Former Democratic Rep. Colin Allred, who ran for U.S. Senate last cycle, is seeking to upset Rep. Julie Johnson (D), who currently represents the 32nd Congressional District, in the redrawn 33rd Congr

The Hill B Mar 3, 10:00 PM

Live results: Abbott, Hinojosa compete in Texas gubernatorial primaries

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) is the clear frontrunner in Tuesday’s Republican gubernatorial primary, with state Rep. Gina Hinojosa leading the contest across the aisle. The Lone Start State’s gubernator

The Hill B Mar 3, 10:00 PM

Live results: Cotton expected to keep Arkansas Senate seat, with primary underway

Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton (R) is competing in a Tuesday GOP primary, which he is almost certainly going to win. Cotton is the favorite to win in November, too. Democratic challengers include Hallie Sho

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Washington Examiner C Mar 4, 1:47 AM

North Carolina primary sets up Roy Cooper vs. Michael Whatley in pivotal Senate race

North Carolina’s primary has set the stage for one of the nation’s most closely watched Senate races, locking in a high-stakes showdown between former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper and former Republican

Washington Times C Mar 3, 11:52 PM

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

North Carolina's primary will be the official starting gun for one of the country's most closely watched U.S. Senate campaigns, likely pitting former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper against former Republic

Townhall D Mar 4, 12:57 AM

Roy Cooper and Mark Whatley Advance to Highly-Contested Senate Race in North Carolina

Just the News C Mar 3, 12:00 AM

RNC's Michael Whatley wins North Carolina Republican Senate primary

Whatley won the nomination with 64% of the vote as of publishing time. He will face off against former North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper in November's midterms.

PJ Media D Mar 4, 12:00 AM

LIVE RESULTS: Primaries in North Carolina and Texas

RedState D Mar 4, 12:30 AM

LIVE: North Carolina Primary Election Results

RedState D Mar 4, 1:44 AM

Stage Is Set: Whatley, Cooper the Projected Winners in North Carolina Senate Primary Races

Twitchy D Mar 4, 12:35 AM

LIVE ELECTION RESULTS: Primary Night in Texas and North Carolina!

Townhall D Mar 4, 12:45 AM

It's Election Day in North Carolina and Texas. Here's What to Watch

Fox News C Mar 4, 1:44 AM

In divided North Carolina, Whatley and Cooper emerge for Senate battle that could tip Washington

Michael Whatley and Roy Cooper win North Carolina Senate primaries, setting up fall battle for Thom Tillis' seat that could determine Senate control.

RealClearPolitics B Mar 4, 3:51 AM

Whatley & Cooper Set Up Key Senate Contest in NC

Former Gov. Roy Cooper and former Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley are set to face off in November in what's expected to be among the most competitive Senate races of the cycle.

RedState D Mar 4, 1:00 AM

LIVE: Election Results - Texas Primary

Townhall D Mar 4, 3:49 AM

Texas Republican Senate Primary Race Just Took a Predictable Turn

NY Post C Mar 4, 4:03 AM

Complaining Rep. Jasmine Crockett leaves own Texas Senate primary watch party, accuses GOP of election meddling

Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) told supporters she was going to leave her own watch party after votes in Dallas County were delayed.

The Gateway Pundit D Mar 4, 3:15 AM

ELECTION DENIER! Jasmine Crockett Suggests Cheating in Senate Primary as Confusion Causes Voters to be Turned Away at Polls (VIDEO)

Democratic Representative and Texas Senate candidate Jasmine Crockett is already saying her election was rigged as voters are turned away due to confusion at the polls.  You read that right. The post

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