North Carolina's Roy Cooper in the headlines as political talk swirls around state leadership and upcoming elections. Former NC attorney general (2001-2017) and governor (2017-2025).
Voters in key states are voting amid ongoing US and Israeli strikes on Iran, with campaigns influenced by debates over foreign policy, pro-Israel lobbying, and internal party divisions. The elections serve as a barometer for public opinion on the Middle East conflict and political alignments. Date: Thu, 05 Mar 2026.
North Carolina's Senate race is a key battleground with both parties nominating candidates. Cooper, a Democrat, faces Whatley, backed by Trump, in a contest that could influence control of the Senate. The race is highly expensive and closely watched, with primary results expected tonight.
James Talarico, a Democratic candidate, wins the Texas primary amid voting chaos and Republican runoff battles. He now faces either scandal-plagued Ken Paxton or incumbent John Cornyn in a highly expensive and closely watched race. The primary saw record spending and voting issues in Dallas, with national attention on Texas's political shift.
In March 2026, AI and cryptocurrency industries spent nearly $20 million in Illinois primaries to influence candidates' stances on regulation. Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, backed by Gov. JB Pritzker, won the Senate primary despite opposition from crypto-backed super PACs. Rival AI super PACs Leading the Future and Public First spent millions supporting opposing candidates nationwide, signaling growing tech industry political ambitions ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss won the Democratic primary for Illinois' 9th District, defeating candidates supported by AIPAC. Biss criticized the group's influence and emphasized progressive values. The race highlighted debates over U.S. support for Israel and party priorities, with Biss set to face a Republican in November.
The national average for gasoline remains elevated as tensions in the Hormuz Strait keep supply pressures in play. Prices have hovered around multi-month highs, with Western states reporting new peaks and travelers planning for higher fuel costs this summer.