North Carolina primary sets up Roy Cooper vs. Michael Whatley in pivotal Senate race

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North Carolina’s primary has set the stage for one of the nation’s most closely watched Senate races, locking in a high-stakes showdown between former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper and former Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley.

Both candidates secured their party nominations Tuesday, formalizing a contest that is expected to play a central role in the fight for Senate control.

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