Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley on Thursday publicly announced his bid for a U.S. Senate seat in North Carolina.
"I'm excited to announce my campaign for the U.S. Senate to represent the great state of North Carolina!" Whatley wrote in a post on X ahead of remarks at an event in his hometown of Gastonia.
"I am humbled and excited to begin this campaign, and I would be honored to earn your vote, your support, and your prayers. Let's get to work."
Whatley is entering a 2026 race that's expected to be one of the most competitive and expensive Senate battles.
President Donald Trump endorsed Whatley last week and urged him to run.
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