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U.S. SenatorTuesday, November 3, 2026

Michael Whatley

Republican

Running for
U.S. Senator
Party on ballot
Republican
Incumbent
No
Occupation
Candidate; former Chairman of the Republican National Committee; attorney (J.D., University of Notre Dame)
Source: michaelwhatley.com
Prior offices
Chairman of the Republican National Committee, 2024 cycle (campaign site) Source: michaelwhatley.com
Chairman of the North Carolina Republican Party (campaign site) Source: michaelwhatley.com
Chief of Staff to U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Dole (campaign site) Source: michaelwhatley.com
Campaign money
Raised: $13,415,721; Spent: $12,499,620; Cash on hand: $916,102 (through 2026-09-30)
Source: fec.gov

In their own words

Taxes and budget

"reining in Washington’s reckless spending"

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Education

"keeping radical woke ideology out of schools"

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Public safety

"back the blue without apology"

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Energy and utilities

"unleashing American energy"

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Immigration

"100% supportive of President Trump securing the border"

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Abortion

"protecting life"

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No public statement found on: Economy and jobs, Health care, Agriculture and water, Elections and government, Housing and cost of living.

Endorsements they list

President Trump (campaign site: 'President Trump's endorsed candidate')

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