By David Larson Carolina Journal There are major pre-announcement leaks from the left and the right on who will vie for North Carolina’s empty U.S. Senate seat. The incumbent, Republican Thom ...

North Carolina’s 2026 Senate race is likely pitting popular former Gov. Roy Cooper against Trump-backed RNC Chairman Michael Whatley.

Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley is expected to run for the Senate in North Carolina, setting up a marquee race in next year’s midterms, two sources familiar with Whatley ...

Politico first reported Whatley's plans. Also expected to enter the race is Democratic former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, according to three sources familiar with Cooper's plans.

Whatley is planning to formally announce his campaign in the coming days, a source told CBS News. President Trump's daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, announced Thursday that she won't be running for ...

Republican National Committee chair Michael Whatley is expected to run for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Thom Tillis. Whatley, who has the backing of Donald Trump, would likely face former ...

Whatley was Trump's handpicked candidate to lead the RNC during the 2024 election cycle, helping him win the popular vote and secure victories in every swing state, including North Carolina. Whatley ...

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 ...

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 ...