- Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley are involved in an election contest, while criticism regarding Duke Energy's residential rate hikes also emerged.
- A convention was held in Dallas on September 9, 2026, involving Michael Whatley and Roy Cooper to contest the North Carolina Senate race.
- 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.
- Donald Trump held a rally in North Carolina to support Senate candidate Michael Whatley against Roy Cooper.
Trump held a rally in Dallas during midterms, while Whatley trailed Cooper in the Senate race, and Trump criticized Cooper over state crime rates.
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Trump held a rally in Dallas during midterms, while Whatley trailed Cooper in the Senate race, and Trump criticized Cooper over state crime rates.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Trump backs Whatley, criticizes Cooper, and campaign activities are underway in Gastonia.1 source
Trump campaigned in Dallas, criticizing Cooper and facing the reality of the Senate race poll.1 source
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)