Michael Whatley wins 2026 Republican primary for Senate run

The 2026 midterm election cycle is in full swing. With the eventual departure of Republican U.S. Senator Thom Tillis on the horizon, North Carolinians will now need to decide who will represent the Tar Heel State at the U.S. Capitol. Democrat Roy Cooper and Republican Michael Whatley won their respective primary races, according to Associated Press projections. MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/elections/march-3-2026-nc-us-senate-gop-primary-election/275-1720dfd7-8337-4879-b9bf-015fa8258b3f