Michael Whatley runs for North Carolina Senate after leading the RNC
Politics · First reported 31 Oct, 07:35 · Updated 15:28
Michael Whatley, a former Republican National Committee chairman, is running for the U.S. Senate in North Carolina against Democrat Roy Cooper. Coverage describes his political background and campaign positions, while a separate report features his stated support for President Trump and North Carolina voters, farmers and families.
- Whatley served as chair of the North Carolina Republican Party and then the Republican National Committee; he is now seeking a Senate seat in the 2026 election.
- His campaign highlights immigration enforcement, public safety, economic issues, conservative values and hurricane recovery.
- On a radio show, Whatley said he would stand with President Trump and fight for North Carolina families, farmers, freedoms and values.
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- Race
- 2026 U.S. Senate election in North Carolina; Whatley is running against Roy Cooper.
- RNC chair
- Whatley became Republican National Committee chairman in 2024.
- Campaign receipts
- $11.27 million reported between June 30, 2025, and June 30, 2026.
- Campaign cash on hand
- $3.46 million reported for the same period.
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