Republican National Committee chairman Michael Whatley said that he and the “entire Republican universe” would back Lara ...

A popular former Democratic governor, Roy Cooper, is expected to announce a bid this summer. The Republicans are banking on ...

Republicans are eager to see Lara Trump enter the North Carolina Senate race, with many seeing her as their best opportunity to keep the seat after Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) announced he ...

There’s also the discouraging history of Democrats and Senate races. The last Democrat to win was Kay Hagan in 2008. And ...

We look at what Senator Thom Tillis' decision to not run for re-election means for North Carolina politics, and for Democratic dreams to capture that seat in 2026.

With Thom Tillis’s abrupt retirement announcement, the Tar Heel State could either be Trump’s best chance to tighten his grip ...

Lara Trump, the president’s daughter-in-law and former co-chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC), is considering a potential Senate bid in North Carolina after Sen. Thom Tillis ...

Speculation is growing that Lara Trump could return to North Carolina for a Senate bid. With President Donald Trump’s backing ...

North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis’ announcement over the weekend that he won’t seek reelection is heating up the campaign on both sides of the aisle ...

North Carolina’s race will be crucial in a midterm cycle ... “Appreciate everyone reaching out but I am solely focused on the Senate confirmation process.” Former Gov. Roy Cooper (D) — The former ...

Attorney General Jeff Jackson spoke exclusively with WRAL about his and Roy Cooper's plans for the 2026 US Senate race.

Sen. Thom Tillis’ decision not to seek reelection is jolting what was already expected to be a fierce battle for his seat, ...