Once‑marquee U.S. Senate matchup loses spotlight in 2026
Democrat Roy Cooper says he wants to “make stuff cost less,” while Republican Michael Whatley is aiming to preserve GOP control to carry out a second‑term Trump agenda.
The once‑high‑profile 2026 U.S. Senate matchup has faded from the spotlight. Democrat Roy Cooper is campaigning on a message to “make stuff cost less,” while Republican Michael Whatley is focused on keeping his party’s majority so it can enact the agenda of a second‑term Republican President Donald Trump.