Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley entered the 2026 North Carolina Senate race to succeed retiring Sen. Thom Tillis in expected costly battle.

Michael Whatley, the chair of the Republican National Committee, formally launched his bid to be North Carolina's next senator Thursday afternoon.

Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley has formally announced that he’s entering the U.S. Senate race in North Carolina ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

Michael Whatley, currently the Republican National Committee chairman and former head of the North Carolina GOP, launched his campaign for Thom Tillis’ Senate seat.

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

The chairman has already been endorsed by President Donald Trump, the National Republican Senatorial Committee and Senate ...

Republican National Committee (RNC) chair Michael Whatley officially announced on Thursday that he is running in North Carolina’s open 2026 ...

Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley launched his campaign for North Carolina's open U.S. Senate seat ...

Whatley, the current chairman of the Republican National Committee, announced his run at Loray Mill Event Hall. Last week, ...

Chair Michael Whatley has formally entered the North Carolina Senate race, setting up a likely faceoff against former Gov.

Michael Whatley launched his campaign for North Carolina’s open Senate seat with unified Republican backing and President Donald Trump’s endorsement.

He has already received President Donald Trump's support and will likely face former Gov. Roy Cooper, D-N.C., in a general ...