HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — Democrat Roy Cooper and Republican Michael Whatley won their respective party’s nominatios for the US Senate on Tuesday night.
The two candidates are vying for the Senate seat of Sen. Thom Tillis (R-North Carolina), who declined to run again.
Cooper and Whatley both released statements on Tuesday night, accepting their nominations.
“I’m humbled and excited to accept the Democratic nomination to become the next United States Senator from the great state of North Carolina,” Cooper said. “We know our work in this race is just beginning. Right now, everyday people in our state are being left behind as the cost of groceries, utilities and health care are skyrocketing. My opponent, Michael Whatley, has cheered on policies coming out of Washington that are spiking costs and devastating families, farmers and small business owners who are just trying to make ends meet. I’m running for Senate to be an independent voice for North Carolinians, and I’ll work with anyone to make stuff cost less for families in our state.”
“Republicans are united, and now the real campaign begins. This election is a clear choice. Voters will choose between an agenda that supports and prioritizes the working families of North Carolina and law-abiding citizens, or Roy Cooper’s agenda that prioritizes the desires of radical political activists ahead of public safety and affordability for working families,” Whatley said. “As North Carolina Governor, Roy Cooper released inmates, blocked cooperation with immigration enforcement and presided over rising costs, including some of the highest health care expenses in the country. Families are paying more but feeling less safe.”
Former Governor Roy Cooper was the favorite among a pack of Democratic hopefuls that also included Robert Colon, Justin E. Dues, Daryl Farrow, Orrick Quick and Marcus W. Williams.
Before his tenure as governor, he served as the state’s attorney general.
On the Republican side of things, former RNC Chair Michael Whatley was largely favored to win and was endorsed by President Donald Trump.
Michele Morrow, a former North Carolina State Superintendent hopeful, was another recognizable name in the race. Don Brown, Richard Dansie, Margot Dupre, Thomas Johnson and Elizabeth A. Temple also ran for the spot.
There’s been a lot of interest in early voting across North Carolina during this election cycle.
As voting totals continue to roll in, FOX8will have live election results coverage on-air and online.
Photo ID is required to vote in North Carolina.
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