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Democrats just got their dream candidate in North Carolina. Here are four other Senate seats likely to flip

NEWS ANALYSIS: Can anyone step up in Maine against Susan Collins? A blood feud risks Republicans losing Texas and Michigan’s Senate race becomes a referendum on Gaza, Eric Garcia writes

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Trump eats his own: President appears to relish flaying Republican senators in the public square amid Epstein pressure

NEWS ANALYSIS: However, recent propensity to bash his fellow Republicans might send them heading for the exits ... and handing their seats to Democrats, Eric Garcia writes

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RNC Chair Michael Whatley announces Senate bid in North Carolina - Roll Call

RNC Chair Michael Whatley kicked off his campaign against former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper for North Carolina’s open Senate seat.

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At the Races: A summer of decisions - Roll Call

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including retirements and new campaign launches.

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Former Rep. Wiley Nickel ends Senate bid in North Carolina after Cooper's entry - Roll Call

Former North Carolina Rep. Wiley Nickel dropped his Senate campaign Tuesday, one day after former Gov. Roy Cooper entered the race.

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Former Gov. Roy Cooper enters Senate race in North Carolina in boost to Democrats - Roll Call

Former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper jumped into the state’s open Senate race Monday, boosting Democrats’ hopes of flipping the seat.

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North Carolina judges side with GOP lawmakers for who gets say on highway patrol commander

A panel of North Carolina trial judges dismissed Democratic Gov. Josh Stein's case against GOP legislative leader over the issue of who gets to appoint and remove the State Highway Patrol commander

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These are the most vulnerable senators of the 2026 election cycle

Our initial list of the Senate’s most vulnerable incumbents for the 2026 cycle is shorter than usual following a string of early retirements.

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Former Rep. Wiley Nickel running for Senate in North Carolina - Roll Call

Democratic former Rep. Wiley Nickel on Wednesday launched his campaign to unseat Republican Sen. Thom Tillis in North Carolina.

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Democrats want to punish Trump in the 2026 midterms. Here are the five Senate seats most likely to flip

Analysis: The 2026 midterm election will largely be about Donald Trump. That puts Maine and North Carolina in Democratic grasps, while Republicans eye Georgia, Michigan and New Hampshire. Eric Garcia reports

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Republican Strategist Issues Warning About Crucial Midterm Senate Race: 'We're Going to Need a New Candidate'

A Republican strategist is warning that Republicans will need to replace Thom Tillis as a Senate candidate in North Carolina if they want to retain the seat

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The NCGOP won't accept a Democrat's win

Republicans are refusing to accept North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs' narrow victory in November

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North Carolina Governor Inauguration Ceremony Adjusted Due To Weather

North Carolina's new Governor, Josh Stein, shifts inauguration plans due to winter weather, focusing on Hurricane Helene recovery in early term.

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North Carolina Governor Commutes Death Sentences For 15 Inmates

Governor Cooper commuted 15 death row sentences in North Carolina, echoing President Biden's clemency actions. Ongoing debates on the death penalty and cri...

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North Carolina governor commutes 15 death row sentences on last day in office

Roy Cooper’s historic clemency action comes a week after Biden’s resentencings shielded dozens from execution

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Outgoing North Carolina governor commutes 15 death row sentences

In one of his final acts in office, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has commuted the death sentences of 15 men convicted of murder to life in prison without parole

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North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper's Eight-Year Legacy

Governor Roy Cooper's tenure in North Carolina marked by achievements in Medicaid expansion and clean energy amidst challenges.

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North Carolina Republicans Strip Powers From Democratic Officials

Republican lawmakers in North Carolina are facing backlash for curtailing incoming Democratic officials' authority, sparking legal battles and public outcry.

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North Carolina Exceeds Medicaid Enrollment Goal In Record Time

North Carolina's Medicaid expansion for low-income adults surpasses goals, enrolling over 600,000 individuals in a year, benefiting rural communities and i...

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North Carolina GOP lawmakers override veto to strip power from Democratic officials

Republicans tuck new law into relief bill for Hurricane Helene as they attempt to shift state government control

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At the Races: The truth about trifectas - Roll Call

Republicans in Congress are eager to get started on advancing Donald Trump's agenda next year, and they know the clock is ticking.

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North Carolina Republicans Override Governor's Veto, Pass Law to Strip Newly Elected Democrats of Their Power

Both houses of the state legislature voted to curtail the powers of newly elected Democrats in the state, overriding the Governor's veto.

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The power broker North Carolina senator caught in the middle of Trump’s confirmations fight

A Republican trifecta in Washington should be a good sign for a bipartisan dealmaker like Thom Tillis. Instead, Eric Garcia reports, he’s getting squeezed by all sides as he faces re-election

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Don’t count out Roy Cooper in 2026 - Roll Call

ANALYSIS — Roy Cooper would start in a more favorable position than past governors if he runs for Senate in North Carolina, Gonzales writes.

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JD Vance and his wife tour western North Carolina to survey damage from Hurricane Helene

Vice President-elect JD Vance is surveying hurricane damage in western North Carolina in one of his first public appearances since the November election

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