Lara Trump's connection to the president would have made her a highly competitive candidate in a swing state like North ...

The open North Carolina seat comes after Republican Sen. Thom Tillis announced last month that he would not seek re-election.

In some ways, Whatley may be a better choice for Republicans than Lara Trump, who would have carried a lot of baggage in a ...

Lara Trump will not seek a seat in the U.S. Senate for her home state of North Carolina, a spokesperson for the president's ...

Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley intends to run for Senate in North Carolina, a source familiar with the ...

Former North Carolina governor Roy Cooper is expected to make a run in the U.S. Senate race, according to NBC News and CNN.

Michael Whatley, chairman of the national Republican Party, plans to run for an open Senate seat in North Carolina in 2026, with the blessing of President Donald Trump. Democrats see the race as ...

Michael Whatley, the chair of the Republican National Committee, plans to step down to focus his attention on running for the ...

Thom Tillis, a Republican from Huntersville, announced his decision last month not to seek a third term in office, propelling his seat to become one of the most captivating races to follow during the ...

Republican National Committee chair Michael Whatley is expected to jump into the North Carolina Senate race after Lara Trump ...

Republican National Committee chairman Michael Whatley is preparing to enter the race for the open U.S. Senate seat in North Carolina, one of the top battleground contests of the 2026 cycle, according ...