Cooper tops Whatley in Q2 campaign finance reports

In the latest campaign finance reports, Democrat Roy Cooper raised a whopping $14.8 million in the second quarter, dwarfing Republican Mark Whatley's $5 million haul. This significant financial gap highlights the challenges Whatley faces in closing the campaign funding gap as the gubernatorial race heats up. With Cooper's substantial war chest, he's likely to have more resources for advertising and get-out-the-vote efforts, potentially giving him an edge in the upcoming election. This disparity underscores the intense competition and high stakes in this race for North Carolina's top office.