POLITICSJun 29 · 10:05 UTCNC NEWSLINEBrandon Kingdollar

Ahead of midterms, North Carolina Democrats lead the fundraising race. Does it matter?

North Carolina Democrats, led by Roy Cooper's Senate campaign, have raised $26 million as of March 2026, significantly outpacing his Republican opponent Michael Whatley, who raised $8 million. The Senate race is no longer considered a toss-up, with Cooper's campaign receiving national support and small-dollar donations.

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