Campaign cash flows to NC as U.S. Senate race heats up

The 2026 midterm elections are still months away, but the money is already pouring into North Carolina at a breakneck pace. Leading candidates in the race for the state’s open U.S. Senate seat have already raised more than $50 million — with millions more expected from national political groups. WRAL State Government Reporter Will Doran breaks down where the money is coming from, how it’s being spent, and what it means for the future of major political parties.