Chair Michael Whatley has formally entered the North Carolina Senate race, setting up a likely face-off against former Gov.

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

Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley formally announced he would be running for Senate in North Carolina with ...

A new poll of the North Carolina Senate election points to a close race between former Governor Roy Cooper and Republican ...

RNC Chairman Michael Whatley started his campaign for North Carolina’s open Senate seat with backing from President Donald ...

It’s a sign that the Republican Party – or rather Trump’s MAGA version of it – is running out of energy, issues and ...

Democrats are hoping health care will be a winning issue across the 2026 midterm elections and see North Carolina as the top ...

Michael Whatley launched his campaign for North Carolina’s open Senate seat with unified Republican backing and President Donald Trump’s endorsement.

Whatley is a well-known name in the state, having previously served as chairman of the state GOP, and he has no voting record ...

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

The contest is expected to be one of most tightly contested races in 2026.

The decision sets the stage for what is likely to be a heavyweight battle between a behind-the-scenes political insider and a ...