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 seeks to rebuild support among 2024 voters in North Carolina
By Jarrett Renshaw CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept 16 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump will campaign in North Carolina on Wednesday for Republican Senate candidate Michael Whatley, his first major campaign stop since the Republican Party's midte...
Trump to campaign in North Carolina rally with his handpicked Senate nominee Michael Whatley - Regional Media News
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. The trip marks Trump's first campaign rally since his [...]
Trump to campaign in North Carolina rally with his handpicked Senate nominee Michael Whatley – WTOP News
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. The trip marks Trump’s first campaign rally since his unusual midterm convention in Dallas. The president, despite voter frustrations over the Iran war and his economic leadership, has promised dozens more trips …
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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.
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washingtonsun.comNorth Carolina Republicans Are Counting On Trump
“President Donald Trump will travel to North Carolina on Wednesday for a visit that Republicans in the state hope will give Republican Senate candidate Michael Whatley a boost in turnout,” the Washington Sun reports. “On Sept. 4, North Carolina became the first state in the country to send out mail-in ballots for the general election. […]
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