In North Carolina, Republican Michael Whatley is closing the gap against former Governor Roy Cooper in the Senate race. A recent poll shows Cooper leading by just 5 percentage points. Whatley has received the endorsement of the North Carolina Fraternal Order of Police, highlighting concerns over public safety and crime. Cooper is focusing on affordability and public welfare in his campaign.
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