Coverage dated July 23, 2025

RNC Chair Michael Whatley will run for Senate in North Carolina

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Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley plans to run for Senate in North Carolina, according to a source.

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UPI
RNC Chair Michael Whatley will run for Senate in North Carolina (opens UPI)
Published Jul 23, 2025
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Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley plans to run for Senate in North Carolina, according to a source.
CBS News
RNC chair Michael Whatley and former Gov. Roy Cooper plan to run for North Carolina Senate seat, sources say (opens CBS News)
Published Jul 23, 2025
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The White House has blessed Republican National Committee chairman Michael Whatley's plans, one source said.
Washington Examiner
Michael Whatley to run for North Carolina Senate after Lara Trump opts out (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Jul 23, 2025
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Trump said he would endorse his daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, if she decided to run. He will now endorse Michael Whatley in his bid.
NBC News
RNC Chair Michael Whatley expected to run for Senate in North Carolina (opens NBC News)
Published Jul 23, 2025
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Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley intends to run for Senate in North Carolina, a source familiar with the matter told NBC News.
New York Post
RNC boss Michael Whatley to jump in NC Senate race after Lara Trump passes (opens New York Post)
Published Jul 23, 2025
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Republican National Committee chair Michael Whatley is expected to jump into the North Carolina Senate race after Lara Trump once again decided to pass on a run.
Fox News
RNC Chair Michael Whatley to seek open Republican-held Senate seat in battleground North Carolina: sources (opens Fox News)
Published Jul 23, 2025
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Michael Whatley enters North Carolina Senate race with Trump's backing after Sen. Tillis announced he won't seek re-election, setting up a likely showdown with former Gov. Cooper.
Breitbart News
Report: RNC Chairman Michael Whatley to Run for Senate in North Carolina (opens Breitbart News)
Published Jul 23, 2025
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Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Michael Whatley is said to be gearing up for a Senate run in North Carolina.
MyNorthwest
RNC Chairman Michael Whatley plans to run for Senate in North Carolina, with Trump's backing (opens MyNorthwest)
Published Jul 23, 2025
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Michael Whatley, chairman of the national Republican Party, plans to run for an open Senate seat in North Carolina in 2026, with the blessing of President