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Protesters against Harvey West

Harvey West’s involvement with Republican candidates at issue in NC elections

Debris is strewn on the lake in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Oct. 2, 2024, in Lake Lure, North Carolina.

Helene survivors seek support as Whatley faces scrutiny over recovery efforts

Michael Whatley, Roy Cooper

What’s at stake in North Carolina’s Senate race

Michael Whatley, North Carolina senatorial candidate, greets delegates as he takes the stage at the Republican convention in Dallas, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026.

Michael Whatley defends federal recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene

This combo image shows North Carolina Democratic Senate candidate former Gov. Roy Cooper, left, and Republican candidate former RNC Chairman Michael Whatley, both speaking at separate primary election night watch parties Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Raleigh, North Carolina.

How North Carolina’s Senate candidates differ on rising healthcare costs

Graphic with a background of transparent one hundred dollar bills with an electric transmission line in the foreground.

Michael Whatley holds Duke Energy stock as the utility seeks a rate hike

Roy Cooper campaign event

Senate candidate Cooper focuses on healthcare in affordability plan

This combo image shows North Carolina Democratic Senate candidate former Gov. Roy Cooper, left, and Republican candidate former RNC Chairman Michael Whatley, both speaking at separate primary election night watch parties Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Cooper and Whatley vie for open North Carolina US Senate seat

The U.S. Capitol is seen beyond vines in Washington, D.C. on February 24, 2026 ahead of President Trump's upcoming State of the Union address.

These are the elections coming up this year in North Carolina