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RNC chair expected to run for Senate in North Carolina

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,

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RNC Chairman Michael Whatley plans to run for Senate in North Carolina, with Trump's backing

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RNC chair expected to run for Senate in North Carolina as Lara Trump opts out

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GOP’s NC Senate race coming into focus with Trump endorsement

Discourse and debate have begun over what this candidacy means for the GOP — and Democrats.

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Democrats Chances of Flipping the Senate Just Went Up

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Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Wiley Nickel to suspend campaign, endorse Roy Cooper, pursue Wake DA seat

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Democrats hope Roy Cooper can flip North Carolina

North Carolina’s U.S. Senate seat seen as a must-win if Democrats hope to take over the chamber after the 2026 midterms.

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Trump backs RNC's Whatley for NC's open U.S. Senate seat after Lara Trump declines to run

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Former NC Gov. Roy Cooper to announce bid for U.S. Senate seat

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RNC chair steps down to run for Senate in NC

Michael Whatley is stepping down as chairman of the Republican National Committee to focus on a U.S. Senate run in North Carolina. Meanwhile, former Gov. Roy Cooper, a Democrat, will announce “in the coming days” whether he will run for Senate,

Trump wants Florida senator for Republican National Committee Chair. Who is Joe Gruters?

President Donald Trump endorsed Florida state Sen. Joe Gruters to be the next Republican National Committee chair. Here's what to know.