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RNC Chair Michael Whatley to seek open Republican-held Senate seat in battleground North Carolina: sources

Trump-backed RNC Chair Michael Whatley jumps into North Carolina's Senate race as Lara Trump declines to run, creating a battle for one of 2026's competitive seats.

Washington Examiner on MSN · 1d

North Carolina Senate showdown ‘a true toss-up’ as Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley inch closer to 2026 bids

North Carolina’s 2026 Senate race is coming into focus as former Gov. Roy Cooper prepares to run and Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley, backed by President Donald Trump and GOP leadership,

Politico on MSN · 2d

RNC chair Michael Whatley to run for Senate in North Carolina with Trump’s support

Republican National Committee chair Michael Whatley will run for Senate in North Carolina and will have the blessing of President Donald Trump after his daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, opted not to seek the seat, two people familiar with the decision told POLITICO.

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Former Gov. Cooper to speak at NC Democrats Unity Dinner ahead of possible Senate run

At a sold-out, high-profile Raleigh dinner that will gather political leaders from all over the country Saturday, the ...

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Roy Cooper to speak today ahead of expected run for NC's open U.S. Senate seat

Former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper is expected to speak at a high-profile state Democratic Party's "Unity Dinner" Saturday ...

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Cooper will seek U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Tillis

Roy Cooper will lead the North Carolina Democrats’ effort to win a U.S. Senate election for the first time since 2008.

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VIDEO: Former NC Gov. Cooper hints at run for US Senate in 2026

Former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper Saturday night gave his strongest indication yet that he would seek an open U.S. Senate seat next year while speaking at a ...

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Democrat Wiley Nickel may suspend NC Senate campaign: Reports

Former Rep. Wiley Nickel (D-N.C.), who launched his campaign for Senate in April, is now mulling whether to suspend his ...

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Senate map for 2026 is tough for Democrats, but Republicans have headaches, too

Democrats need four seats to retake the Senate majority, but Republicans are looking at uncertainty in some states.

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