US EditionMichael Whatley, Republican leader, officially enters US Senate race in NC
NORTH CAROLINA, JUL 31 – Michael Whatley aims to keep the North Carolina Senate seat for Republicans in 2026 amid a tight race against Democrat Roy Cooper, with polls showing a near tie, experts say.
- Michael Whatley has officially announced his campaign for North Carolina's open U.S. Senate seat, backed by President Donald Trump's endorsement.
- The Senate race between Whatley and Democrat Roy Cooper is expected to be highly competitive and costly in 2026.
- Whatley will resign as Republican National Committee Chairman to focus on his Senate campaign.
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RNC chair Michael Whatley launches NC Senate bid, opening door to new leadership
Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley has formally kicked off his bid for the hotly-contested North Carolina Senate seat, opening the door for new leadership at the top of the official GOP.
NC Senate Race: Cooper leads Whatley with young, independent voters: Poll
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The first Emerson College/CBS 17 poll of the 2026 U.S. Senate race in North Carolina gives a six-point edge to former Governor Roy Cooper (D), who launched his campaign Monday. His opponent—Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley—announced his entry into the race Thursday. That came a week after sources close to Whatley confirmed his plans to run on July 24, the same day Laura Trump announced on X that she woul…
North Carolina 2026 Poll: Cooper Starts US Senate Race with Six-Point Lead and Clear Name Recognition Advantage over Whatley - Emerson Polling
The first Emerson College Polling survey of the 2026 U.S. Senate race in North Carolina finds former Governor Roy Cooper starting the race with a six-point edge on Republican National Committee Chair, Michael Whatley, 47% to 41%, with 12% undecided. Cooper starts with significantly higher name recognition: 51% have a favorable view of the former Governor, 33% have a negative view of him, 13% are unsure, and 3% are not familiar with him. Whatley…
ThePatriotLight - RNC Chairman Michael Whatley Announces Run for North Carolina Senate Seat
ThePatriotLight - Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley speaks during the 2024 RNC in Milwaukee, Wis., on July 15, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch TimesWASHINGTON—Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley announced his run for the U.S. Senate in North Carolina on July 31.At an event in Gastonia, North Carolina, Whatley said that the election is about a choice.RNC Chairman Michael Whatley Announces Run for North Car…
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DailyTruthReportTrump Gets Backlash Over RNC Chair Endorsement: An LGBT 'Ally' Who 'Just Tried to Pass Amnesty'
Get ready for the next clash of conservatives. When Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley announced Thursday he is entering the race for Senate in North Carolina, he did more […] The post Trump Gets Backlash Over RNC Chair Endorsement: An LGBT 'Ally' Who 'Just Tried to Pass Amnesty' appeared first on The Western Journal.
The president of the Republican National Committee (RNC), Michael Whatley, announced his candidacy for the Senate in North Carolina for 2026. He made it known through his social networks, just days after Lara Trump confirmed that he would not compete in this election. His most likely opponent in the general elections is Roy Cooper, the popular former Democratic governor, whose campaign raised $3.4 million in the first 24 hours.Read more]]>
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