# US Midterms 2026: Can Republicans hold on to North Carolina?

https://mins.news/en/video/97061

- Al Jazeera English, 2026-10-12 20:43 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVqj-TjsZho

> North Carolina is becoming a key battleground in the US midterms, as Democrats seek to flip a Republican-held Senate seat. Polls show former Democratic Governor Roy Cooper ahead of Republican Michael Whatley, while rising living costs, Donald Trump’s policies and voter dissatisfaction shape the contest.

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