A convention was held in Dallas on September 9, 2026, involving Michael Whatley and Roy Cooper to contest the North Carolina Senate race.
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What happened
A convention was held in Dallas on September 9, 2026, involving Michael Whatley and Roy Cooper to contest the North Carolina Senate race.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Michael Whatley is running against former Gov. Roy Cooper for the vacant U.S. Senate seat of Thom Tillis, with President Trump scheduled to visit Gaston County.Sub-event
- A political rivalry has begun between Dallas and Roy Cooper regarding state leadership and economic policy.Sub-event
Boliek attended the convention, while Whatley targeted Cooper's record, and Jackson commented on Whatley's homecoming.1 source
- Joe Biden, Roy Cooper, and Michael Whatley are engaged in a US Senate race.Sub-event
Michael Whatley and Roy Cooper participated in a convention in Dallas contesting the NC Senate race.1 source
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The entities involved
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Roy Cooper
American attorney and politician (born 1957)
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Michael Whatley
Chair of the Republican National Committee since 2024
Related events
- Donald Trump held a rally in North Carolina to support Senate candidate Michael Whatley against Roy Cooper.
- Roy Cooper announced his run for US Senate in North Carolina, partnering with Donald Trump and leading Michael Whatley in a recent poll.
- Roy Cooper appointed a leader to a task force as the North Carolina Senate race continues.
- Gavin Newsom is reportedly involved in the North Carolina political scene, including potential influence on the NC Senate race and rallies.
- JD Vance campaigned in Greensboro, North Carolina, where he rallied to support Michael Whatley's Senate campaign, with Donald Trump also involved.