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Trump-backed RNC chair jumps into 'marquee' Senate race in battleground North Carolina

Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley enters the 2026 North Carolina Senate race to succeed retiring Sen. Thom ...

Democrats attack RNC chairman Michael Whatley’s entrance to NC’s Senate race

The attacks included the campaign of Gov. Roy Cooper, who could end up facing Whatley in the 2026 general election.

Michael Whatley to make major announcement in Gastonia on Thursday

Big news is expected out of Gastonia this Thursday, as Republican leader Michael Whatley is set to make a major announcement.

GOP Chairman Michael Whatley announces U.S. Senate campaign

Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley said Thursday that he will seek his party's nomination for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by North Carolina Republican Thom Tillis. If he ...

Michael Whatley, Republican leader, will officially enter U.S. Senate race in NC

President Donald Trump declared last week on social media that Gastonia’s Michael Whatley would “make an unbelievable senator ...

RNC Chair Michael Whatley to seek open Republican-held Senate seat in battleground North Carolina: sources

Trump-backed RNC Chair Michael Whatley jumps into North Carolina's Senate race as Lara Trump declines to run, creating a ...

Whatley to run for North Carolina Senate seat after Lara Trump opts out: Report

Trump said he would endorse his daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, if she decided to run. He will now likely endorse Michael ...