Roy Cooper's North Carolina campaign: can Democrats copy his model?
Former governor Roy Cooper holds a double-digit lead over Republican Michael Whatley, running on affordability and healthcare ahead of the Senate vote.
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North Carolina has not sent a Democrat to the US Senate in nearly 20 years, yet former governor Roy Cooper leads Republican Michael Whatley by a double-digit margin. His core message focuses on lowering costs and opposing healthcare cuts that he says are hurting residents. An October SurveyUSA poll put his lead at 14 points, according to the report by Yasmeen Abutaleb, published by TradingView.
The White House says the tax and budget law cuts taxes, protects Medicaid for eligible Americans and curbs fraud. However, the Congressional Budget Office estimates the law cuts about $1 trillion from Medicaid. Trump's approval rating stands at 32% in an October Reuters/Ipsos poll.
Republicans hold a 53-47 majority in the Senate, and Democrats must net four seats in the November 3 midterms to take control.
why it matters
For markets, the key issue is whether Democrats could flip the Senate balance. A change in control could reshape the agenda on taxes, the budget and healthcare, affecting expectations for regulation and sectors tied to insurance and pharmaceuticals.
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- Roy Cooper's North Carolina playbook is working. Can other Democrats copy it? — Reuters, 18 October 2026 at 10:00 UTC
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