North Carolina
Top GOP groups retreat from North Carolina Senate race as hopes fade
October 2, 2026
The Senate Leadership Fund’s decision to pause future spending is the latest evidence Republicans are not confident Michael Whatley can win in a state President Donald Trump carried three times.
NRSC Chair Tim Scott leaves Georgia, North Carolina off his list of top Senate targets
September 23, 2026
He told Senate Republicans Wednesday that the campaign arm will focus money on other targets including Maine, Ohio, Michigan, Alaska, Texas and New Hampshire.
Republicans fear they have a North Carolina problem
September 12, 2026
GOP Senate nominee Michael Whatley has consistently trailed Democrat Roy Cooper — and some in the party aren’t sure he can turn things around in time for November.
Trump wants the Postal Service to radically overhaul mail voting. But ballots are already going out.
September 4, 2026
While the Trump administration's bid to overhaul mail-in voting remains blocked by the lower courts, North Carolina will be the first state to send ballots on Friday.