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.

RNC Chair Michael Whatley kicked off his campaign against former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper for North Carolina’s open Senate ...

Michael Whatley announced Thursday afternoon that he is running for the U.S. senate seat currently occupied by Thom Tillis.

President Donald Trump declared last week on social media that Gastonia’s Michael Whatley would “make an unbelievable senator ...

Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley has formally announced that he’s entering the U.S. Senate race in ...

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

Big news is expected out of Gastonia this Thursday, as Republican leader Michael Whatley is set to make a major announcement.

Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley is expected to announce his plans to run for North Carolina’s open U.S ...

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 announces the launch of his campaign for North Carolina's open U.S. Senate seat during an event in Gastonia, North Carolina, Thursday. (AP video: ...

A race between Roy Cooper and Gastonia resident Michael Whatley could prove to be “as close to a toss-up as exists in ...