Michael Whatley
Top GOP groups retreat from North Carolina Senate race as hopes fade
October 2, 2026
The Senate Leadership Fund’s decision to pause future spending is the latest evidence Republicans are not confident Michael Whatley can win in a state President Donald Trump carried three times.
Republicans fear they have a North Carolina problem
September 12, 2026
GOP Senate nominee Michael Whatley has consistently trailed Democrat Roy Cooper — and some in the party aren’t sure he can turn things around in time for November.