Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley are involved in an election contest, while criticism regarding Duke Energy's residential rate hikes also emerged.
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Updated nov 2
The latest in this situation
- Michael Whatley's background details his connections to Donald Trump, Elizabeth Dole, and Clemson University.
- Whatley runs for Senate after Trump's urging and attacks Cooper on crime and taxes, amid low Trump approval in NC.
- Markwayne Mullin visited North Carolina to criticize state leadership and Roy Cooper over immigration enforcement.
- Barack Obama threw his support behind Roy Cooper in the Senate race.
- Donald Trump officially chose Michael Whatley to run for Senate, and campaign spending shifted from North Carolina to Kansas.
How it started
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What happened
Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley are involved in an election contest, while criticism regarding Duke Energy's residential rate hikes also emerged.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- A convention was held in Dallas on September 9, 2026, involving Michael Whatley and Roy Cooper to contest the North Carolina Senate race.Sub-event
- Roy Cooper criticized insurance companies on August 25th for exploiting customers through their business practices.Sub-event
Michael Whatley is lobbying for rate hikes and holds stock in a company related to Duke Energy.1 source
The new event combines two separate stories: the political contest between Cooper and Whatley, and criticism over Duke Energy rate hikes.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
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Duke Energy
American electric power and natural gas holding company
Related events
- JD Vance held a midterm election rally in Lenoir County supporting Michael Whatley, while Donald Trump made claims about Roy Cooper's past actions.
- Roy Cooper campaigned against Michael Whatley, who was also involved in events concerning North Carolina and Pitt County.
- Campaign rallies in Lubbock featured discussions on economic policies, including tariffs and tax cuts.
- Cooper leads Whatley in Senate polling, and Democrats are gaining ground in congressional races.
- Donald Trump officially chose Michael Whatley to run for Senate, and campaign spending shifted from North Carolina to Kansas.