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Michael Whatley, R.N.C. Chairman, to Run for Senate in North Carolina

His entry will pave the way for a marquee contest in 2026, with former Gov. Roy Cooper planning to seek the Democratic nomination.

© Haiyun Jiang for The New York Times

President Trump has long spoken favorably of Michael Whatley, a Republican operative he chose to lead the Republican National Committee last year.
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