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

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If you watch TV in North Carolina, there’s a good chance you’re already seeing a lot of former Gov. Roy Cooper these days.

That’s in part because his campaign had raised more than $26 million as of the end of March to back his U.S. Senate bid, one that is crucial to deciding who controls the chamber.

That makes Cooper the fifth-ranked fundraiser among all Senate candidates this cycle — and puts him at three times the total of his opponent, former RNC and NCGOP Chair Michael Whatley, who had raised just over $8 million by March 31.

Looking at campaign contributions from individuals, rather than PACs, Whatley came in third among North Carolina U.S. Senate candidates this cycle, with $3.75 million by the end of March — less than Cooper with $10.68 million and Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) with $4.59 million.




https://ncnewsline.com/2026/06/29/ahead-of-midterms-north-carolina-democrats-lead-the-fundraising-race-does-it-matter/