Michael Whatley, RNC chairman endorsed by Trump, launches Senate bid in North Carolina
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.
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2 developments- Jul 31, 2025Michael Whatley, RNC chairman endorsed by Trump, launches Senate bid in North Carolina
- Aug 1, 2025Cooper has early lead over Whatley in North Carolina Senate race, survey shows
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