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Trump to Campaign in North Carolina Rally with His Handpicked Senate Nominee Michael Whatley

Trump will rally for Michael Whatley as Roy Cooper leads recent polls and the Republican campaign leans on the president’s endorsement.

  • On Wednesday, September 16, 2026, President Donald Trump visits Gastonia Municipal Airport to boost Republican Senate candidate Michael Whatley in a competitive race against former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper.
  • Former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper has led Whatley in recent polls, including a September 10 Trafalgar Group survey showing Cooper ahead 48.2 percent to 42.3 percent.
  • Total Republican spending on the contest has topped $50 million, while Democrats have spent almost $35.2 million, as Whatley centers his campaign on the "Trump Agenda."
  • Independent voters outnumber both registered Republicans and Democrats in North Carolina, a factor reflected in Monday's Kalshi prediction market flip toward the Democratic candidate.
  • Whatley aims to "draw a contrast with Cooper," emphasizing his "America First Economy" while relying on President Trump's core supporters to turn out for Election Day.
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Trump to campaign in North Carolina rally with his handpicked Senate nominee Michael Whatley

President Donald Trump will travel to North Carolina on Wednesday to campaign with Republican Senate nominee Michael Whatley as the former national party chairman tries to shore up his campaign against Democratic former Gov. Roy Cooper.

·Toronto, Canada
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The Rhino Times of Greensboro broke the news in Greensboro, United States on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
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