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

A new poll of the North Carolina Senate election points to a close race between former Governor Roy Cooper and Republican ...

A new survey from Emerson College Polling shows former governor Roy Cooper (D) leading early in the North Carolina U.S.

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

Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley has formally announced that he’s entering the U.S. Senate race in ...

The former North Carolina governor's run could help the Democratic Party rebuild its brand and broaden its reach..

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

The attacks included the campaign of Gov. Roy Cooper, who could end up facing Whatley in the 2026 general election.

President Donald Trump declared last week on social media that Gastonia’s Michael Whatley would “make an unbelievable senator ...

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

Roy Cooper should be an overwhelming favorite to be North Carolina’s next U.S. senator, but Michael Whatley is strong where it matters most.