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What's At Stake In The North Carolina Primary

Whatley is described as the Republican front-runner, with Trump’s endorsement and strong fundraising and polling.

What's At Stake In The North Carolina Primary
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The article previews two North Carolina primaries: Rep. Valerie Foushee faces Nida Allam, while Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley are leading contenders for the Senate nominations. It says the House race could test Democratic voters’ appetite for more progressive candidates and the Senate contest could put a seat in play.

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North Carolina Senate candidate and Republican front-runner

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Roy Cooper
D · NC

North Carolina Senate candidate and Democratic front-runner

Cooper's version of this story ↗

North Carolina representative seeking reelection in a primary against Nida Allam

Foushee's version of this story ↗
Nida Allam
D · NC

North Carolina House candidate challenging Valerie Foushee in the Democratic primary

Allam's version of this story ↗
Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who endorsed Michael Whatley

Bernie Sanders
I · VT · SEN

Vermont senator who endorsed Allam and joined her at a rally

Thom Tillis
R · NC · SEN

North Carolina senator whose planned departure creates an open Senate contest

ALSO MENTIONED  Clay Aiken, Former candidate in the 2022 Democratic primary; Josh Stein, North Carolina governor who endorsed Foushee

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