Trump backs RNC's Whatley for NCS open U.S. Senate seat
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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 — Republican National Committee chairman Michael Whatley is preparing to enter the race for the open U.S. Senate seat in North Carolina, one of the top battleground contests of the 2026 cycle, according to three sources familiar with his plans.
A North Carolina native, Whatley led the state's GOP before he was selected by President Trump to lead the RNC in 2024.
Democrats question Republican efforts to link Zohran Mamdani's progressive NYC mayoral campaign to moderate Democrats in battleground states, with Rep. Chris Pappas defending his bipartisan record.
WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump has endorsed North Carolina Republican Party chairman Michael Whatley to succeed Ronna McDaniel as the Republican National Committee’s next leader ...