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Roy Cooper vs. Michael Whatley

U.S. Senate · North Carolina · November 3, 2026

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Roy Cooper

Democratic · Not an incumbent

Campaign promises & positions (2026 race)

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  • Position Health care

    “Secondly, we need to restore health care funding for people right now when you can't afford your health care premiums, when you're not covered with health care”

    ABC11 · 2026-08-14 · outlet lean rating: not yet rated

  • Position Tariffs

    “I think the legislative branch of government needs to take back its constitutional authority on trade and tariffs”

    ABC11 · 2026-08-14 · outlet lean rating: not yet rated

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Michael Whatley

Republican · Not an incumbent

Campaign promises & positions (2026 race)

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  • Position Energy

    “long-term, viable, affordable, reliable electricity”

    ABC11 · 2026-08-14 · outlet lean rating: not yet rated

  • Position Law enforcement

    “I don't think we need to reimagine law enforcement. I think we need to enforce the law.”

    ABC11 · 2026-08-14 · outlet lean rating: not yet rated

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