North Carolina Senate Race Money Reality Check | Fayetteville News

North Carolina’s Senate race between Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley was hyped as a billion-dollar showdown, but early spending numbers tell a different story—Cooper leads with $16.1M to Whatley’s $5.8M, yet even he trails nationally, while Texas and Georgia pull in far more cash. Super PACs are also spending far less here than elsewhere, hinting the money may be flowing where the drama is perceived—not North Carolina. With both candidates staying low-key and avoiding scandals, the race hasn’t ignited the kind of media frenzy that draws big donors. Though Whatley’s campaign plans major ad buys, those billion-dollar predictions still feel like distant fantasy for now. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/63b7c382943d7b2b