RNC Chair Michael Whatley to Run for North Carolina Senate Seat
TL;DR
Michael Whatley, RNC chair, plans to run for Senate in North Carolina with Trump's support, after Tillis announced he won't seek re-election. Lara Trump, initially considering a run, has decided not to pursue the seat. The race is expected to be highly competitive with top contenders including Whatley and Democrat Roy Cooper.
- RNC chair expected to run for Senate in North Carolina as Lara Trump opts out NBC News
- RNC chair to run for Senate in North Carolina after Lara Trump forgoes bid The Washington Post
- RNC Chair Michael Whatley to seek open Republican-held Senate seat in battleground North Carolina: sources Fox News
- Scoop: Cooper plans to enter North Carolina Senate race next week Axios
- Michael Whatley launches NC Senate campaign, steps down as GOP chairman Raleigh News & Observer
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