Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley entered the 2026 North Carolina Senate race to succeed retiring Sen. Thom Tillis in expected costly battle.

Michael Whatley, the chair of the Republican National Committee, formally launched his bid to be North Carolina's next senator Thursday afternoon.

Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley has formally announced that he’s entering the U.S. Senate race in North Carolina ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

Michael Whatley, currently the Republican National Committee chairman and former head of the North Carolina GOP, launched his campaign for Thom Tillis’ Senate seat.

The chairman has already been endorsed by President Donald Trump, the National Republican Senatorial Committee and Senate ...

Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley, backed by top GOP leaders, launched his bid for North Carolina’s open ...

Whatley, the current chairman of the Republican National Committee, announced his run at Loray Mill Event Hall. Last week, ...

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

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A new survey from Emerson College Polling shows former governor Roy Cooper (D) leading early in the North Carolina U.S.

Roy Cooper should be an overwhelming favorite to be North Carolina’s next U.S. senator, but Michael Whatley is strong where it matters most.

RNC Chair Michael Whatley announces U.S. Senate run in North Carolina, backed by Trump. He’ll face former Gov. Roy Cooper in ...