Former Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley speaks at the party’s first midyear convention in Dallas. READ MORE: NC’s Michael Whatley returns to the RNC stage, this time as a candidate

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Oct 11

Why North Carolina is shifting Democratic: Democrats have the wind at their backs in North Carolina, particularly in the race for Senate, where former Gov ...

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Sep 13

Republicans fear they have a North Carolina problem: GOP Senate nominee Michael Whatley has consistently trailed Democrat Roy Cooper — and some in the party ...

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The Charlotte Observer

Sep 09

OpinionRoy Cooper’s ‘Make Stuff Cost Less’ plan doesn’t add up | Opinion: Former Gov. Roy Cooper’s ad features US Senate opponent Michael Whatley echoing the president ...

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Aug 22

Whatley Within Striking Distance of Defeating Roy Cooper in North Carolina: Trump has backed Whatley in the race, adding another layer of potential intensity.

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May 19

Polls show Cooper with strong lead over Whatley for NC Senate seat: Democrat Roy Cooper has an 11-point lead over Republican Michael Whatley in the Senate race ...

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May 14

Roy Cooper's Chances of Beating Whatley to Flip North Carolina's GOP Senate Seat Surge—New Poll

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Joe Gruters, a Trump ally, elected new head of Republican National Committee: Joe Gruters, a Trump-backed Florida state senator, was elected on Friday to serve ...

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Aug 01 25

RNC chair Michael Whatley launches NC Senate bid, opening door to new leadership: Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley has formally kicked off his ...

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Jul 25 25

Lara Trump Drops Political Bombshell After President’s Snub: The president previously asked his daughter-in-law to consider entering a Senate race.

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Jul 25 25

Trump backs Joe Gruters of Florida as next RNC chair: President Trump on Thursday threw his support behind Florida state Sen. Joe Gruters (R) to serve as the ...

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Jul 25 25

Scoop: Inside Thune's effort to keep N.C. in GOP's column: Senate Majority Leader John Thune connected by phone with Whatley last week and encouraged him to run.

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Jul 24 25

RNC Chair Whatley to run for North Carolina Senate seat with Trump’s support: Republican National Committee (RNC) Chair Michael Whatley is planning to run for ...

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RNC chair pressures Senate GOP ‘to deliver’ on Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’: Republican National Committee (RNC) chairman Michael Whatley encouraged Senate ...

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Stefanik would be ‘absolutely fantastic candidate’ for NY governor: RNC chief: Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley on Tuesday said Rep ...