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Michael Whatley, RNC chairman endorsed by Trump, launches Senate bid in North Carolina

Headline from WDIO Duluth, from the development of Jul 31, 2025

Newest development Aug 1, 2025 · 4 reportsCooper has early lead over Whatley in North Carolina Senate race, survey shows

Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley has launched his campaign for North Carolina's open U.S. Senate seat. Whatley made his formal announcement on Thursday. He already has President Donald Trump's endorsement and access to a strong fundraising network.

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    Michael Whatley, RNC chairman endorsed by Trump, launches Senate bid in North Carolina

    Headline from WDIO Duluth ·

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    Cooper has early lead over Whatley in North Carolina Senate race, survey shows

    Headline from The Hill ·

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  1. WDIO Duluth

    Michael Whatley, RNC chairman endorsed by Trump, launches Senate bid in North Carolina (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    WDIO Duluth's feed description

    Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley has launched his campaign for North Carolina's open U.S. Senate seat. Whatley made his formal announcement on Thursday. He already has President Donald Trump's endorsement and access to a strong fundraising network.

  2. Roll Call

    RNC Chair Michael Whatley announces Senate bid in North Carolina (opens Roll Call)

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    Roll Call's feed description

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

  3. The Daily Caller

    RNC Chair Officially Announces North Carolina Senate Run With Trump’s Backing (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

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

  4. Washington Examiner

    GOP leadership endorses Whatley in North Carolina Senate race (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

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

  5. Washington Examiner

    Roy Cooper kicks off NC Senate race six points up over Michael Whatley (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Michael Whatley is facing an uphill battle against Roy Cooper in the 2026 North Carolina Senate election.

  6. Townhall

    Michael Whatley Announces U.S. Senate Run (opens Townhall)

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    Townhall's feed description

    Michael Whately announces his U.S. Senate candidacy for North Carolina, backed by Trump.

  7. PJ Media

    Michael Whatley Announces Senate Run to Replace Thom Tillis in North Carolina (opens PJ Media)

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    PJ Media's feed description

    Michael Whatley announces Senate bid to replace Thom Tillis, gaining Trump's endorsement.

  8. The Hill

    Cooper has early lead over Whatley in North Carolina Senate race, survey shows (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) has an early lead over Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley in the state’s Senate race as the candidates appear poised for a general election matchup.

  9. New York Post

    RNC chair Michael Whatley launches NC Senate bid, opening door to new leadership (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley has formally kicked off his bid for the hotly-contested North Carolina Senate seat, opening the door for new leadership at the top of the official GOP.

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