Democrats still in the dumps over last year’s elections have found cause for optimism in North Carolina, where former Gov.

Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley has launched his campaign for North Carolina's open U.S. Senate seat.

RNC Chair Michael Whatley kicked off his campaign against former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper for North Carolina’s open Senate ...

Former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) has an early lead over Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley in the ...

Roy Cooper should be an overwhelming favorite to be North Carolina’s next U.S. senator, but Michael Whatley is strong where ...

Former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper led Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley by 6 percentage points in ...

Michael Whatley announced Thursday afternoon that he is running for the U.S. senate seat currently occupied by Thom Tillis.

Big news is expected out of Gastonia this Thursday, as Republican leader Michael Whatley is set to make a major announcement.

WASHINGTON — Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley has formally kicked off his bid for the hotly-contested ...