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October 5, 2026
Democrats Reduce North Carolina Senate Ad Spending as GOP Pulls Back
- Democrats cut $1.1 million in ad buys in North Carolina after GOP's spending pause.
- Senate Majority PAC maintains $18.8 million in future ad reservations through Election Day.
- Democrats express confidence in nominee Roy Cooper, who leads in polls against Michael Whatley.
- Republican groups have also retreated from North Carolina, reallocating funds to other states.
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- Democratic super PAC pulls down ads in North Carolina as Roy Cooper dominates Senate race pollingOct 5, 2026 at 8:49 PM · The Hill
- Democrats pull back some North Carolina Senate spending after GOP’s retreatOct 5, 2026 at 10:13 PM · Politico