The Politics of a Prison-Release Settlement
As Roy Cooper runs for Senate, Republicans have seized on a 2021 settlement that compelled officials to reduce the prison population.
The Billion-Dollar Election That Hasn’t Happened
North Carolina’s U.S. Senate race was expected to shatter records. So far, the money—and the intrigue—have gone elsewhere.
North Carolina Democrats Are Outraising Republicans in Key Races
In the three races considered competitive, new campaign filings show Democrats finished with more cash on hand and outraised their Republican opponents.
N.C.’s Senate Race Starts Now (Officially)
Democrat Roy Cooper and Republican Michael Whatley will face off in what could be the most expensive U.S. Senate race in history.
File Away
Gov. Josh Stein was coy about whether he would endorse in Democratic primaries.
Michael Whatley’s ‘Recovery Czar’ Title Hangs Over His Senate Bid
President Trump tapped him to oversee Hurricane Helene recovery efforts. Democrats are hell-bent on making that a liability.
Michael Whatley Is Throwing Out the Tillis Playbook
While many candidates would look at the terrain and hew to the center, Whatley is betting that his alignment with Trump will appeal.
More Michael Whatley Coverage
Michael Whatley Announces Senate Bid as Republicans Line Up Behind Him
Senators are being asked to endorse and give to the Republican National Committee chair immediately.
Michael Whatley Wants to be N.C.’s Next Senator. Here’s What to Know.
The RNC chair is running for Thom Tillis’s U.S. Senate seat with Trump’s backing.
Trump and GOP Leaders Line Up Behind Michael Whatley for N.C. Senate Seat
While Whatley hasn’t formally announced a bid, the party is unifying around him.
