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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.

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RNC Chairman Michael Whatley plans to run for Senate in North Carolina, with Trump’s backing

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 Donald Trump, after Trump’s daughter-in-law,

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Lara Trump won't run for North Carolina senate seat

Lara Trump, the president's daughter-in-law and former co-chair of the Republican National Committee, will not be pursuing a run for retiring North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis' seat. Why it matters: The announcement comes after multiple outlets reported RNC chair Michael Whatley will join the race.

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Democrat Roy Cooper expected to run for Senate from North Carolina, sources tell CNN

Democrats are expected to get their top Senate recruit next week as former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper plans to enter the ...

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What to know about Roy Cooper, Michael Whatley and the 2026 U.S. Senate race to replace Thom Tillis

Democrats see 2026 as a chance to flip one of North Carolina's U.S. Senate seats for the first time in years. Republicans want a new senator who will be more loyal to President Donald Trump.

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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 ...

Three Toss-up races headline new Senate ratings for 2026

The universe of competitive Senate races remains small after new ratings by Inside Elections, and that's good new for ...

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