Michael Whatley to run for North Carolina Senate seat
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North Carolina is a pivotal battleground state and the Senate race is one of the premier contests of the upcoming midterm elections.
President Donald Trump endorses RNC treasurer Joe Gruters to replace RNC Chair Michael Whatley, who is leaving to run for a senate seat in North Carolina.
Michael Whatley, a North Carolina native, is leaving his role as chairman of the Republican National Committee to run for Senate. He previously led the state’s Republican Party before Trump picked him to lead the national committee in 2024.