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North Carolina’s 2026 Senate race is coming into focus as former Gov. Roy Cooper prepares to run and Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley, backed by President Donald Trump and GOP leadership,
Democrats wasted no time Thursday attacking the RNC chairman for his loyalty to Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson and his support of President Donald Trump’s policies.
The former governor's remarks were Cooper's first time speaking publicly since news of his Senate campaign broke and come just days before he's expected to formally announce.
Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl said he has not made a decision about whether to run for lieutenant governor but plans to do so soon after the party’s summer meeting in August. Wahl said in a text message Tuesday night he was still considering the race.