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

By: Brandon Kingdollar

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: June 29, 2026

Words: 1,830

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 2 days ago


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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 …

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