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

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

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.