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.

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

Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley, backed by top GOP leaders, launched his bid for North Carolina’s open ...

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

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

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

RNC Chair Michael Whatley is running for Thom Tillis's Senate seat with President Trump's backing. He'll likely face former ...

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

Trump's influence looms large in North Carolina Senate race after Tillis announces retirement, with Lara Trump, Michael Whatley and Rep. Hudson among potential GOP candidates.

"I look forward to continuing to work alongside each and every North Carolina Republican." Simmons, 47, has been the party’s chairman since March 2024, when former chairman Michael Whatley left ...