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Andy Nilsson ends North Carolina Senate bid after Trump backs Michael Whatley
A Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in North Carolina next year has ended his campaign now that Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley has entered the race with President Donald Trump's endorsement.
Michael Whatley's chances of beating Roy Cooper in North Carolina—New poll
A new Victory Insights poll of the North Carolina Senate election points to a close race between former Governor Roy Cooper and Republican National Committee (RNC) chair Michael Whatley, while an Emerson College poll gives Cooper a lead in what is likely to be one of the most competitive of the 2026 midterms.
Republican Andy Nilsson ends Senate campaign after Trump endorses Michael Whatley
Nilsson, a retired businessman launched his campaign when Tillis was still expected to seek re-election and before Cooper started his run.
Roy Cooper kicks off North Carolina Senate race six points up over Michael Whatley
Former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper led Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley by 6 percentage points in the first major poll of the 2026 North Carolina Senate race. The Emerson College poll,
Cooper has early lead over Whatley in North Carolina Senate race, survey shows
Former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) has an early lead over Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley in the North Carolina Senate race as the candidates appear poised for a general election match-up.
RNC Chair Michael Whatley launches North Carolina Senate bid
Michael Whatley, the chair of the Republican National Committee, formally launched his bid to be North Carolina's next senator Thursday afternoon.
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 Committee Chair Michael Whatley, backed by President Donald Trump and GOP leadership,
What to know about Roy Cooper, Michael Whatley and the 2026 U.S. Senate race to replace Thom Tillis
North Carolina will be at the center of the 2026 midterm elections, with a marquee U.S. Senate race that’s expected to attract big names given the high stakes for the balance of power in the federal ...
Candidate Michael Whatley sure isn’t running away from Donald Trump | Opinion
In announcing the firing of the government’s chief labor statistician last week, President Trump condemned the works of Erika ...
Michael Whatley enters North Carolina Senate race, setting up 2026 clash with Cooper
RNC Chairman Michael Whatley started his campaign for North Carolina’s open Senate seat with backing from President Donald ...