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Democrat Wiley Nickel is expected to suspend his campaign for North Carolina’s open U.S. Senate seat and endorse former Gov. Roy Cooper in the race, people directly familiar with Nickel’s plans told WRAL on Friday.
North Carolina’s U.S. Senate race may have a major new entrant. Former Gov. Roy Cooper is expected to announce in the coming days whether he is running for the seat. ALSO READ: The 2026 Senate map is tough for Democrats, but Republicans have their own headaches
Since Sen. Thom Tillis said he wouldn’t seek a third term, eyes have been on the former North Carolina governor to run in the Democratic primary.