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Andy Nilsson Ends North Carolina Senate Bid

Andy Nilsson ends North Carolina Senate bid after Trump backs Michael Whatley
A Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in North Carolina next year has ended his campaign now that Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley has entered the race with President Donald Trump's endorsement.
Michael Whatley enters North Carolina Senate race, setting up 2026 clash with Cooper
RNC Chairman Michael Whatley started his campaign for North Carolina’s open Senate seat with backing from President Donald Trump.
Trump-backed GOP leader Michael Whatley launches U.S. Senate campaign in North Carolina
The decision sets the stage for what is likely to be a heavyweight battle between a behind-the-scenes political insider and a former governor with a knack for winning unaffiliated voters.
Michael Whatley, RNC chairman endorsed by Trump, launches Senate bid in North Carolina
Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley has launched his campaign for North Carolina's open U.S. Senate seat
RNC chair Michael Whatley to run for Senate in North Carolina with Trump’s support
Republican National Committee chair Michael Whatley will run for Senate in North Carolina and will have the blessing of President Donald Trump after his daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, opted not to seek the seat, two people familiar with the decision told POLITICO.
RNC Chair Michael Whatley launches North Carolina Senate bid
Michael Whatley, the chair of the Republican National Committee, formally launched his bid to be North Carolina's next senator Thursday afternoon.
RNC Chair Michael Whatley announces Senate bid in North Carolina
RNC Chair Michael Whatley kicked off his campaign against former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper for North Carolina’s open Senate seat.
Trump-backed RNC Chair Michael Whatley launches North Carolina Senate bid
Chair Michael Whatley has formally entered the North Carolina Senate race, setting up a likely faceoff against former Gov. Roy Cooper (D) in one of the most competitive contests next year. “I’m excited to announce my campaign for the U.
Republican Andy Nilsson ends Senate campaign in NC after Trump endorses Whatley
Nilsson, a retired businessman launched his campaign when Tillis was still expected to seek re-election and before Cooper started his run.

Democrats hammer NC Senate candidate Michael Whatley for support of Mark Robinson

North Carolina Democrats spent a Tuesday press conference painting Republican Senate candidate Michael Whatley as an ...

NC Democrats criticize GOP's Michael Whatley for rise of Mark Robinson

Rep. Phil Rubin, a Wake County Democrat, criticized Whatley's "elevation of dangerous extremists like Mark Robinson" while ...

Candidate Michael Whatley sure isn’t running away from Donald Trump | Opinion

Michael Whatley has officially entered the race for U.S. Senate in North Carolina, and he’s done so with Donald Trump’s ...