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Trump backs RNC's Whatley for NCS open U.S. Senate seat

Whatley to run for North Carolina Senate seat after Lara Trump opts out: Report

Whatley will be in a highly competitive and likely expensive race to replace Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC), who announced his retirement earlier this year.

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RNC Chair Michael Whatley will run for Senate from North Carolina, sources tell CNN

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RNC Chairman Michael Whatley plans to run for Senate in North Carolina, with Trump's backing

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Former Gov. Roy Cooper enters Senate race in North Carolina in boost to Democrats

Former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper jumped into the state’s open Senate race Monday, boosting Democrats’ hopes and setting up a likely contest with Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Wha...

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Former Gov. Roy Cooper makes first television appearance since announcing Senate run

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Former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper Will Run for the US Senate in North Carolina in 2026

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“I love North Carolina,” Former Gov. Roy Cooper announces run for U.S. Senate

Cooper talked about policy accomplishments, including Medicaid expansion and teacher pay raises.

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Democrats believe Roy Cooper is a ‘game-changer’ in North Carolina Senate race

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Cooper formally announces bid for U.S. Senate

Michael Whatley, R.N.C. Chairman, to Run for Senate in North Carolina

His entry will pave the way for a marquee contest in 2026, with former Gov. Roy Cooper planning to seek the Democratic nomination.

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RNC Chair Michael Whatley to seek open Republican-held Senate seat in battleground North Carolina: sources

Trump-backed RNC Chair Michael Whatley jumps into North Carolina's Senate race as Lara Trump declines to run, creating a battle for one of 2026's competitive seats.

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North Carolina Senate showdown ‘a true toss-up’ as Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley inch closer to 2026 bids

North Carolina’s 2026 Senate race is coming into focus as former Gov. Roy Cooper prepares to run and Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley, backed by President Donald Trump and GOP leadership,

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RNC chair Michael Whatley and former Gov. Roy Cooper plan to run for North Carolina Senate seat, sources say

Washington — Republican National Committee chairman Michael Whatley is preparing to enter the race for the open U.S. Senate seat in North Carolina, one of the top battleground contests of the 2026 cycle, according to three sources familiar with his plans.

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Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley announces run for Thom Tillis' Senate seat

A North Carolina native, Whatley led the state's GOP before he was selected by President Trump to lead the RNC in 2024.