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

Roy Cooper vs. Michael Whatley

Portrait of Roy Cooper

Roy Cooper

Democratic Party

Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in North Carolina; former governor of North Carolina (2017–2025).

Portrait of Michael Whatley

Michael Whatley

Republican Party

Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in North Carolina; former chair of the Republican National Committee (2024–2025).

Also on the ballot: Shannon W. Bray (Libertarian Party), Michael Dublin (Green Party). Who’s on the ballot

About this race

Last reviewed October 19, 2026 · 49 sources · Report an error

CooperRoy Cooper(D)

WhatleyMichael Whatley(R)

Positions at a glance

Each candidate’s documented position on each of this race’s issues, in a sentence. Select an issue for the evidence and every source.

Economy & Taxes

Roy Cooper

Proposes rolling back current tariffs and stricter antitrust rules on grocery pricing; opposes the 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill Act as a whole while backing some of its tax deductions.

Based on campaign proposal, public statement3 sourcesLowering the Cost of Food & Groceries (opens in a new tab)Cooper for North Carolina · CampaignSafety and affordability: Why NC's U.S. Senate candidates keep hitting the same themes (opens in a new tab)WRAL · Aug. 14, 2026 · NewsWhatley doubles down on support for tariffs, Iran War, tax cuts (opens in a new tab)WRAL · Sept. 30, 2026 · News

Michael Whatley

Supports tariffs, tax cuts, fewer regulations and the 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and has said tariffs will help North Carolina companies, small businesses and farmers.

Based on public statementSourceWhatley doubles down on support for tariffs, Iran War, tax cuts (opens in a new tab)WRAL · Sept. 30, 2026 · News

Healthcare

Roy Cooper

Proposes restoring the expired Affordable Care Act tax credits, reversing Medicaid cuts and broadening Medicare drug-price negotiation; signed North Carolina's Medicaid expansion law as governor.

Based on campaign proposal, enacted policy3 sourcesMaking Health Care Affordable (opens in a new tab)Cooper for North Carolina · Sept. 2026 · CampaignGovernor Cooper Signs Medicaid Expansion into Law (opens in a new tab)Office of the Governor of North Carolina · March 27, 2023 · GovernmentHouse Bill 76 / SL 2023-7 (2023-2024 Session) (opens in a new tab)North Carolina General Assembly · March 27, 2023 · Legislative record

Michael Whatley

Has credited Republican policies, including "Trump RX" and "reinstating most favored nation status," with helping Americans get prescription drugs at the lowest possible cost.

Based on public statementSourceRoy Cooper, Michael Whatley step up campaigns (opens in a new tab)Spectrum News 1 · Sept. 11, 2026 · News

Energy & Climate

Roy Cooper

Proposes making data centers pay their full power costs and banning utility shutoffs in extreme weather; signed a 2021 carbon-reduction law whose 2030 target was repealed in 2025.

Based on campaign proposal, enacted policy6 sourcesLowering Energy & Utility Costs (opens in a new tab)Cooper for North Carolina · Sept. 2026 · CampaignExecutive Order 80: 2022 Status Report (opens in a new tab)North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality · Feb. 2022 · GovernmentNorth Carolina's Progress on Clean Energy: Governor Cooper Celebrates Over 20,000 New Clean Energy Jobs and More Than $24 Billion in Industry Investments (opens in a new tab)Office of the Governor of North Carolina · Dec. 13, 2024 · GovernmentNCGA overrides vetoes of carbon bill, privacy act (opens in a new tab)Carolina Journal · July 29, 2025 · NewsSenate Bill 266, Ratified Bill (2025 Session) (opens in a new tab)North Carolina General Assembly · 2025 · Legislative recordGovernor Stein Vetoed North Carolina Senate Bill 266 Relating to Energy Policy. What Comes Next? (opens in a new tab)Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton · July 14, 2025 · Reference

Michael Whatley

His campaign website calls for "unleashing American energy" to achieve energy independence; as an energy-industry lobbyist, he advocated expanded offshore drilling, including off North Carolina.

Based on public statement, past action2 sourcesIssues – Michael Whatley for Senate (opens in a new tab)Whatley for Senate · CampaignRepublican's oil ties a focus in North Carolina Senate race (opens in a new tab)E&E News by POLITICO · Sept. 12, 2025 · News

Foreign Policy & Trade

Roy Cooper

Has called for ending the U.S. war with Iran, saying it lacks a strategy and is raising prices; his campaign said he generally opposes withholding aid from Israel.

Based on public statement4 sourcesCooper defends record as Trump, Whatley hammer him on public safety, Helene (opens in a new tab)WRAL · Sept. 10, 2026 · NewsSafety and affordability: Why NC's U.S. Senate candidates keep hitting the same themes (opens in a new tab)WRAL · Aug. 14, 2026 · NewsWe asked four candidates for NC's Senate seat what they'd do if they win (opens in a new tab)The News & Observer, via Yahoo News · Oct. 10, 2026 · Candidate questionnaireDemocrats' top Senate recruit Roy Cooper rejects effort to block aid to Israel (opens in a new tab)Jewish Insider · Aug. 3, 2025 · News

Michael Whatley

Supports the U.S. war with Iran, saying Iran cannot have nuclear weapons.

Based on public statement2 sourcesWhatley doubles down on support for tariffs, Iran War, tax cuts (opens in a new tab)WRAL · Sept. 30, 2026 · NewsTrump slams Cooper, boosts Whatley in NC speech focused on crime (opens in a new tab)WRAL · Sept. 16, 2026 · News

Public Safety

Roy Cooper

Cites his record as attorney general and governor, saying he signed tougher bail and gang laws; supports federal resources for fighting crime and deporting violent criminals.

Based on public statement3 sourcesSafety and affordability: Why NC's U.S. Senate candidates keep hitting the same themes (opens in a new tab)WRAL · Aug. 14, 2026 · NewsCooper defends record as Trump, Whatley hammer him on public safety, Helene (opens in a new tab)WRAL · Sept. 10, 2026 · NewsWe asked four candidates for NC's Senate seat what they'd do if they win (opens in a new tab)The News & Observer, via Yahoo News · Oct. 10, 2026 · Candidate questionnaire

Michael Whatley

Proposes a federal version of North Carolina's Iryna's Law and rolling back cashless bail; supports securing the border and deporting immigrants in the country illegally who commit crimes.

Based on campaign proposal, public statement5 sourcesLaw enforcement agencies in Charlotte region show support for Michael Whatley for US Senate (opens in a new tab)WBTV · March 4, 2026 · NewsMichael Whatley for Senate (opens in a new tab)Whatley for Senate · CampaignRepublican U.S. Senate Michael Whatley slams Democratic Roy Cooper on public safety (opens in a new tab)WFAE · Aug. 21, 2026 · NewsIssues – Michael Whatley for Senate (opens in a new tab)Whatley for Senate · CampaignU.S. Senate (North Carolina) (opens in a new tab)WFAE · Oct. 13, 2026 · News

Government & Democracy

Roy Cooper

His campaign says voting is a fundamental right and that making voting harder is wrong; he supports banning stock trading by members of Congress and the executive branch.

Based on public statement2 sourcesFact-check: Cooper says NC officials 'removed' an HBCU early-voting site ahead of midterm elections (opens in a new tab)PolitiFact, via WRAL · Sept. 11, 2026 · NewsWe asked four candidates for NC's Senate seat what they'd do if they win (opens in a new tab)The News & Observer, via Yahoo News · Oct. 10, 2026 · Candidate questionnaire

Michael Whatley

The RNC, which he chaired, sued the state elections board in 2024 over registrations lacking required ID numbers; his campaign says he supports blind trusts for elected officials.

Based on past action, public statement3 sourcesNCSBE faces second lawsuit from Republicans over alleged HAVA violations (opens in a new tab)Carolina Journal · Aug. 27, 2024 · NewsJudge approves RNC, DNC, elections board deal ending registration case (opens in a new tab)Carolina Journal · Feb. 20, 2026 · NewsWhatley's lobbying work not featured on campaign website (opens in a new tab)Spectrum News 1 · Aug. 14, 2026 · News

Background & experience

Biography, education, career and public offices, from official biographies, reference works and news reporting.

Current role

Roy Cooper

Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in North Carolina; former governor of North Carolina (2017–2025).

2 sourcesRoy Cooper (opens in a new tab)Ballotpedia · ReferenceU.S. Senate (North Carolina) (opens in a new tab)WFAE · Oct. 13, 2026 · News

Michael Whatley

Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in North Carolina; former chair of the Republican National Committee (2024–2025).

2 sourcesMichael Whatley (opens in a new tab)Ballotpedia · ReferenceU.S. Senate (North Carolina) (opens in a new tab)WFAE · Oct. 13, 2026 · News

Age on Election Day

Roy Cooper

69 · born June 13, 1957, Nash County, North Carolina

SourceRoy Cooper (opens in a new tab)National Governors Association · Reference

Michael Whatley

Not documented

Education

Roy Cooper

Michael Whatley

Career

Roy Cooper

Michael Whatley

Public office

Elected and appointed positions

Roy Cooper

Michael Whatley

Campaign website

Roy Cooper

roycooper.com

Michael Whatley

michaelwhatley.com

Where they stand

Each position is labeled by what it rests on: a campaign proposal, a public statement, a past action such as a vote or lawsuit, or an enacted policy.

Economy & Taxes

Roy Cooper

Proposes rolling back current tariffs and stricter antitrust rules on grocery pricing; opposes the 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill Act as a whole while backing some of its tax deductions.

Show the evidence (2)

Michael Whatley

Supports tariffs, tax cuts, fewer regulations and the 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and has said tariffs will help North Carolina companies, small businesses and farmers.

Show the evidence (3)

Healthcare

Roy Cooper

Proposes restoring the expired Affordable Care Act tax credits, reversing Medicaid cuts and broadening Medicare drug-price negotiation; signed North Carolina's Medicaid expansion law as governor.

Show the evidence (2)

Michael Whatley

Has credited Republican policies, including "Trump RX" and "reinstating most favored nation status," with helping Americans get prescription drugs at the lowest possible cost.

Show the evidence (1)

Energy & Climate

Roy Cooper

Proposes making data centers pay their full power costs and banning utility shutoffs in extreme weather; signed a 2021 carbon-reduction law whose 2030 target was repealed in 2025.

Show the evidence (2)

Michael Whatley

His campaign website calls for "unleashing American energy" to achieve energy independence; as an energy-industry lobbyist, he advocated expanded offshore drilling, including off North Carolina.

Show the evidence (3)
  • Public statement

    His campaign website says America's economic strength depends on "reliable, affordable energy" and calls for "unleashing American energy" to "achieve energy independence." SourceIssues – Michael Whatley for Senate (opens in a new tab)Whatley for Senate · Campaign

  • Public statement2025

    Said in a 2025 Spectrum News interview that he has a career in which he fought for lower energy prices for consumers, with support from farm, trucking, shipping, airline and manufacturing groups. SourceRepublican's oil ties a focus in North Carolina Senate race (opens in a new tab)E&E News by POLITICO · Sept. 12, 2025 · News

  • Past action2010

    As an energy-industry lobbyist, urged the Interior Department in 2010, through the HBW-managed Southeast Energy Alliance, to open the mid-Atlantic to offshore drilling, and supported President Trump's 2018 proposal to open nearly all U.S. coastal areas to drilling, including near North Carolina; in 2025 his campaign did not respond when asked whether he still supports his previous positions on oil and gas. SourceRepublican's oil ties a focus in North Carolina Senate race (opens in a new tab)E&E News by POLITICO · Sept. 12, 2025 · News

Foreign Policy & Trade

Roy Cooper

Has called for ending the U.S. war with Iran, saying it lacks a strategy and is raising prices; his campaign said he generally opposes withholding aid from Israel.

Show the evidence (2)

Michael Whatley

Supports the U.S. war with Iran, saying Iran cannot have nuclear weapons.

Show the evidence (1)

Public Safety

Roy Cooper

Cites his record as attorney general and governor, saying he signed tougher bail and gang laws; supports federal resources for fighting crime and deporting violent criminals.

Show the evidence (2)

Michael Whatley

Proposes a federal version of North Carolina's Iryna's Law and rolling back cashless bail; supports securing the border and deporting immigrants in the country illegally who commit crimes.

Show the evidence (3)

Government & Democracy

Roy Cooper

His campaign says voting is a fundamental right and that making voting harder is wrong; he supports banning stock trading by members of Congress and the executive branch.

Show the evidence (2)

Michael Whatley

The RNC, which he chaired, sued the state elections board in 2024 over registrations lacking required ID numbers; his campaign says he supports blind trusts for elected officials.

Show the evidence (3)

Voting record

Selected recorded roll-call votes on measures tied to this race’s issues, each linked to the official record. Sponsoring a bill is not a vote; sponsorships appear under Track record.

Legislative service

Roy Cooper

Served in the North Carolina House of Representatives (1987–1991) and the North Carolina Senate (1991–2001), where he was majority leader from 1997. Official roll-call records from those sessions were not found online, so no key votes are listed.

2 sourcesRoy Cooper (opens in a new tab)Ballotpedia · ReferenceU.S. Senate (North Carolina) (opens in a new tab)WFAE · Oct. 13, 2026 · News

Michael Whatley

Has not served in Congress, a state legislature or a city or county council, so there is no legislative voting record.

2 sourcesU.S. Senate (North Carolina) (opens in a new tab)WFAE · Oct. 13, 2026 · NewsMichael Whatley (opens in a new tab)Ballotpedia · Reference

Selected roll-call votes for this race have not yet been verified.

Track record

Legislation, executive and legal actions, and results. Documented items are established by official records or independent reporting; a candidate’s claim is the candidate’s own account.

Notable actions

Roy Cooper

Michael Whatley

In their own words

Short, verbatim quotations on policy, with where and when they were said. Follow the source for the full context.

Statements

Roy Cooper

Michael Whatley

  • Tariffs and trade

    We need to have trade policies, and obviously tariffs are going to be part of that
    Michael Whatley · News conference at an asphalt plant in Raleigh after the U.S. Chamber of Commerce endorsed him · Sept. 30, 2026
    SourceWhatley doubles down on support for tariffs, Iran War, tax cuts (opens in a new tab)WRAL · Sept. 30, 2026 · News

  • Prescription drug prices

    Through Trump RX and reinstating most favored nation status, Republicans have helped Americans to get their prescription drugs at the lowest possible cost
    Michael Whatley · Speech at the Republican Midterm Convention in Texas, reported by Spectrum News · Sept. 2026
    SourceRoy Cooper, Michael Whatley step up campaigns (opens in a new tab)Spectrum News 1 · Sept. 11, 2026 · News

  • War with Iran

    My message is that Iran cannot have nuclear weapons
    Michael Whatley · Answer to reporters asking about record diesel prices, at a news conference in Raleigh · Sept. 30, 2026
    SourceWhatley doubles down on support for tariffs, Iran War, tax cuts (opens in a new tab)WRAL · Sept. 30, 2026 · News

  • Public safety

    As your U.S. Senator, I’ll work with President Trump to restore law and order, roll-back weak Democrat policies like cashless bail, and make North Carolina safe again.
    Michael Whatley · Campaign website homepage, under the heading "Make North Carolina Safe Again" (as displayed on Oct. 19, 2026) · 2026
    SourceMichael Whatley for Senate (opens in a new tab)Whatley for Senate · Campaign

Campaign finance

Totals reported to the Federal Election Commission by all of each candidate’s authorized campaign committees, for the period shown; the principal committee is named. Outside spending, such as by super PACs and parties, is not included. Bars compare the two amounts on each line; they do not measure a campaign’s quality or prospects.

Total raised

Roy Cooper

$47,190,466

Michael Whatley

$13,415,721

Total spent

Roy Cooper

$34,713,071

Michael Whatley

$12,499,620

Cash on hand

Roy Cooper

$12,477,395

Michael Whatley

$916,102

Reporting period

The two periods differ. Each starts with the committee’s first report of the 2025–26 cycle, so a campaign that began later starts later; end dates differ when the latest filings cover different dates.

Roy Cooper

July 25, 2025 – Sept. 30, 2026

Principal committee: Cooper for North Carolina · FEC candidate ID S6NC00407

SourceCooper for North Carolina: financial summary, 2025–2026 (opens in a new tab)Federal Election Commission · Sept. 30, 2026 · Campaign finance

Michael Whatley

June 30, 2025 – Sept. 30, 2026

Principal committee: Whatley for Senate · FEC candidate ID S6NC00415

SourceWhatley for Senate: financial summary, 2025–2026 (opens in a new tab)Federal Election Commission · Sept. 30, 2026 · Campaign finance

Who’s on the ballot

The comparison above covers Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley. 2 other candidates have also qualified for the ballot.

Checked against the state’s official candidate list. Write-in candidates are not listed. 5 sourcesCandidate List Grouped by Contest, 2026 General Election (federal and state contests) (opens in a new tab)North Carolina State Board of Elections · 2026 · Election officeCandidate List Grouped by Contest, 2026 General Election (all contests) (opens in a new tab)North Carolina State Board of Elections · 2026 · Election officeCandidate Detail List, 2026 General Election (federal and state contests) (opens in a new tab)North Carolina State Board of Elections · 2026 · Election officeVoting is underway: What's on NC's 2026 ballot (opens in a new tab)Carolina Journal · 2026 · NewsWe asked four candidates for NC's Senate seat what they'd do if they win (opens in a new tab)The News & Observer, via Yahoo News · Oct. 10, 2026 · Candidate questionnaire

Your ballot, polling place and voting rules: North Carolina State Board of Elections or vote.gov.

Sources

49 sources, last reviewed October 19, 2026. Official records and the candidates’ own materials come first; news reporting fills in context. How we research

  1. Candidate Detail List, 2026 General Election (federal and state contests)

    North Carolina State Board of Elections · 2026

    Election office · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  2. Candidate List Grouped by Contest, 2026 General Election (all contests)

    North Carolina State Board of Elections · 2026

    Election office · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  3. Candidate List Grouped by Contest, 2026 General Election (federal and state contests)

    North Carolina State Board of Elections · 2026

    Election office · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  4. House Bill 76 / SL 2023-7 (2023-2024 Session)

    North Carolina General Assembly · March 27, 2023

    Legislative record · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  5. Senate Bill 266, Ratified Bill (2025 Session)

    North Carolina General Assembly · 2025

    Legislative record · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  6. Executive Order 80: 2022 Status Report

    North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality · Feb. 2022

    Government · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  7. Governor Cooper Signs Medicaid Expansion into Law

    Office of the Governor of North Carolina · March 27, 2023

    Government · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  8. North Carolina's Progress on Clean Energy: Governor Cooper Celebrates Over 20,000 New Clean Energy Jobs and More Than $24 Billion in Industry Investments

    Office of the Governor of North Carolina · Dec. 13, 2024

    Government · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  9. Timeline of Events: 2002

    U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Legacy Management

    Government · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  10. Cooper for North Carolina: financial summary, 2025–2026

    Federal Election Commission · Sept. 30, 2026

    Campaign finance · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  11. Whatley for Senate: financial summary, 2025–2026

    Federal Election Commission · Sept. 30, 2026

    Campaign finance · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  12. Lowering Energy & Utility Costs

    Cooper for North Carolina · Sept. 2026

    Campaign · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  13. Lowering the Cost of Food & Groceries

    Cooper for North Carolina

    Campaign · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  14. Making Health Care Affordable

    Cooper for North Carolina · Sept. 2026

    Campaign · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  15. Meet Roy

    Cooper for North Carolina

    Campaign · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  16. About – Michael Whatley for Senate

    Whatley for Senate

    Campaign · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  17. Issues – Michael Whatley for Senate

    Whatley for Senate

    Campaign · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  18. Michael Whatley for Senate

    Whatley for Senate

    Campaign · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  19. We asked four candidates for NC's Senate seat what they'd do if they win

    The News & Observer, via Yahoo News · Oct. 10, 2026

    Candidate questionnaire · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  20. Investigators Question NC Governor's Pipeline Fund Actions

    Associated Press, via WFAE · Nov. 20, 2019

    News · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  21. Democratic Senate nominee Roy Cooper talks economy, Helene recovery in WNC

    BPR News, via WFAE · Aug. 21, 2026

    News · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  22. Judge approves RNC, DNC, elections board deal ending registration case

    Carolina Journal · Feb. 20, 2026

    News · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  23. NCGA overrides vetoes of carbon bill, privacy act

    Carolina Journal · July 29, 2025

    News · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  24. NCSBE faces second lawsuit from Republicans over alleged HAVA violations

    Carolina Journal · Aug. 27, 2024

    News · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  25. Republican Michael Whatley enters US Senate race in North Carolina

    Carolina Journal · July 31, 2025

    News · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  26. Voting is underway: What's on NC's 2026 ballot

    Carolina Journal · 2026

    News · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  27. Whatley, Cooper win North Carolina primaries, CBS News projects, teeing up key Senate contest

    CBS News · March 3, 2026

    News · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  28. Republican's oil ties a focus in North Carolina Senate race

    E&E News by POLITICO · Sept. 12, 2025

    News · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  29. Democrats' top Senate recruit Roy Cooper rejects effort to block aid to Israel

    Jewish Insider · Aug. 3, 2025

    News · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  30. Roy Cooper, Michael Whatley set to compete for a high-stakes North Carolina U.S. Senate seat

    NPR, via WFAE · March 3, 2026

    News · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  31. Did Cooper prison settlement release suspect in fatal Charlotte stabbing?

    PolitiFact · Feb. 9, 2026

    News · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  32. Fact-check: Cooper says NC officials 'removed' an HBCU early-voting site ahead of midterm elections

    PolitiFact, via WRAL · Sept. 11, 2026

    News · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  33. Roy Cooper, Michael Whatley step up campaigns

    Spectrum News 1 · Sept. 11, 2026

    News · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  34. Whatley's lobbying work not featured on campaign website

    Spectrum News 1 · Aug. 14, 2026

    News · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  35. Judge partially dismisses GOP effort to remove 225,000 voters in NC

    WBTV · Oct. 18, 2024

    News · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  36. Law enforcement agencies in Charlotte region show support for Michael Whatley for US Senate

    WBTV · March 4, 2026

    News · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  37. Republican U.S. Senate Michael Whatley slams Democratic Roy Cooper on public safety

    WFAE · Aug. 21, 2026

    News · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  38. U.S. Senate (North Carolina)

    WFAE · Oct. 13, 2026

    News · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  39. Know your candidate: Michael Dublin for US Senate

    WLOS · 2026

    News · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  40. Cooper defends record as Trump, Whatley hammer him on public safety, Helene

    WRAL · Sept. 10, 2026

    News · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  41. Safety and affordability: Why NC's U.S. Senate candidates keep hitting the same themes

    WRAL · Aug. 14, 2026

    News · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  42. Trump slams Cooper, boosts Whatley in NC speech focused on crime

    WRAL · Sept. 16, 2026

    News · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  43. Whatley doubles down on support for tariffs, Iran War, tax cuts

    WRAL · Sept. 30, 2026

    News · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  44. Governor Roy Cooper

    American Predatory Lending project, Duke University

    Reference · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  45. Michael Whatley

    Ballotpedia

    Reference · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  46. Roy Cooper

    Ballotpedia

    Reference · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  47. Roy Cooper (D), Michael Whatley (R), and three other candidates are running in North Carolina's U.S. Senate election on November 3, 2026

    Ballotpedia News · April 6, 2026

    Reference · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  48. Governor Stein Vetoed North Carolina Senate Bill 266 Relating to Energy Policy. What Comes Next?

    Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton · July 14, 2025

    Reference · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

  49. Roy Cooper

    National Governors Association

    Reference · Reviewed Oct. 19, 2026

Photo credits

  • Roy Cooper: U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Mary Junell. Public domain (work of the U.S. federal government). Via Wikimedia Commons.
  • Michael Whatley: Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America. CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons.

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