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Michael Whatley launches bid for US Senate in North Carolina

Michael Whatley running for US Senate
File, Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley in February. Whatley announced that is running for the US Senate seat in NC in 2026. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley will enter the race for US Sen. Thom Tillis’ seat. Here’s what to know about him.

Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley will enter the race for US Sen. Thom Tillis’ seat, Politico reported on Thursday.

Tillis announced last month he won’t run for reelection. Whatley’s decision comes after Lara Trump, President Donald Trump’s daughter-in-law, declined to run. 

Scroll below to find out what to know about Whatley.

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