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Whatley officially launched his North Carolina Senate campaign on Thursday, setting up a marquee showdown with Roy Cooper in November.
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July 28, 2025

Senate election season heats up

It’s a busy time to be involved in the Senate campaign world.

Just this morning, former North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper jumped into the open Senate race in his home state. Rep. Mike Collins (R-Ga.) officially entered the fray in the Georgia GOP Senate primary.

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