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GOP Senate primary challengers to Whatley hope to upset frontrunner
Morrow presents herself as an alternative to Whatley and argues she can appeal beyond the Republican base.
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FORMER CANDIDATE · 2026 · U.S. SENATE · NORTH CAROLINA (R)FORMER CANDIDATE · 2026 · U.S. SENATE · NORTH CAROLINA (R)
Michele Morrow
Michele Morrow ran in the March 3, 2026 Republican primary for U.S. Senate in North Carolina and did not advance.
- Party
- Republican
- Ran for
- U.S. Senate · NC (2026)
- Result
- Lost primary (5.6%)
- Raised
- $13K
- LAST RAN
- 2026
- RAISED
- $13K
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Michele Morrow at a glance
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COVERAGE MIX · 3 STORIES
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STORIES2026 election: North Carolina Senate
THE 2026 RACE
Roy CooperDEM$35M raised
Michael WhatleyREP$11M raised
Michael DublinGREEN
Shannon BrayLIBERTARIAN
PAST RESULTS
2026U.S. Senate · North Carolina · PrimaryLOST5.6%
RESULTS SINCE 20182026 NORTH CAROLINA SENATE RACE →Michele Morrow’s campaign fundraising and spending
- RAISED · FULL ELECTION · 2021–26
- $13K
- CASH ON HAND
- $0
- SPENT
- $13K
WHERE THE MONEY CAME FROM
- Individuals
- $13K · 100%
AIPAC · 2025–26
AIPAC TRACKER →HOW WE COUNT →TOP DONORS
Manson, DavidRetired · RETIRED$2K
Payne, RonaldDare County · PARKS AND RECREATIONS$2K
Zemet, JohnApg Companies · COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE$1K
Kehne, Donna EContacted Donna · CONTACTED DONNA$1K
Laird, ClintonRetired · RETIRED$1K
Anthony, JamesApg · REAL ESTATE$1K
Witwer, TimothyRetired · RETIRED$1K
Woodward, StephenRetired · RETIRED$1K
Mueller, RogerRetired · RETIRED$1K
Hilliard, Richard ARetired · RETIRED$1K
Totals by donor name from itemized FEC receipts: individuals and committees that gave over $200.CAMPAIGN SPENDING
Other$9K
Advertising$1K
Coverage
3 STORIES · CLICK A COLUMN TO FOCUS IT ·
No story about Morrow reads as a good look yet.
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NC Senate primary preview
Morrow is making a late bid for the nomination and has criticized Whatley’s handling of Helene recovery.
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GOP Senate candidate Morrow is banking on attention she received in last election
Morrow hopes the recognition from her 2024 state superintendent campaign will help her seek the Republican Senate nomination.
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No story about Morrow reads as a bad look yet.
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GOP Senate primary challengers to Whatley hope to upset frontrunner
Morrow presents herself as an alternative to Whatley and argues she can appeal beyond the Republican base.
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