Whatley, Cooper Win Senate Primaries in North Carolina

The winner in the general election would succeed Sen. Thom Tillis, who opted not to run due to disagreements with President Donald Trump.

(Left) Chairperson of the Republican National Committee Michael Whatley in Washington on Jan. 20, 2025. (Right) North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper in Chicago on Aug. 22, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

The Senate matchup for the general election in North Carolina has been set, with former Republican National Committee chairman Michael Whatley and former Gov. Roy Cooper to be placed on the ballot in November in a race that could determine which party controls the upper congressional chamber.

Whatley won the GOP primary, while Cooper won the Democratic primary on March 3.