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North Carolina kicks off some of first midterm primaries for key Senate and House races

Mar 3, 2026Center Left

Democrat Roy Cooper and Republican Michael Whatley lead polls for their respective primaries for US Senate seatSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxThe marquee matchup for the open US Senate seat in North Carolina will begin to resolve into focus Tuesday, with a well-known former Democratic governor and a Donald…

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