Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley has launched his campaign for North Carolina's open U.S. Senate seat.

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

Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley officially announced Thursday that he’s running for the U.S. Senate in 2026. Whatley revealed his candidacy at an event in Gastonia, where he told a crowd of supporters that his campaign would focus on ...