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Senate Leadership Fund announced Friday that it will redirect funds previously allocated for Michael Whatley's campaign in North Carolina, a move that signals a retreat by major Republican donors with one month remaining until Election Day.
This decision follows polling data indicating Whatley trails former Democratic Governor Roy Cooper by several points, leading key super PACs to prioritize other states where they believe their resources can be more effective.
The shift in strategy comes after a significant September spending surge, during which Republicans poured $53 million into the North Carolina Senate race compared to $44 million from Democrats, according to tracking firm AdImpact.
Prior to this week's announcements, PACs supporting both candidates had reserved over $33 million in advertisements for October.
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