- Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley are involved in an election contest, while criticism regarding Duke Energy's residential rate hikes also emerged.
- A convention was held in Dallas on September 9, 2026, involving Michael Whatley and Roy Cooper to contest the North Carolina Senate race.
- Michael Whatley is running against former Gov. Roy Cooper for the vacant U.S. Senate seat of Thom Tillis, with President Trump scheduled to visit Gaston County.
- Donald Trump held a rally in North Carolina to support Senate candidate Michael Whatley against Roy Cooper.
Michael Whatley is campaigning for the NC Senate seat, advocating for US manufacturing and a strong stance against mainland China, with support from Donald Trump.
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Michael Whatley is campaigning for the NC Senate seat, advocating for US manufacturing and a strong stance against mainland China, with support from Donald Trump.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Trump backed Whatley's bid for the NC Senate seat and campaigned in the state.1 source
Whatley leverages anti-China stance and manufacturing focus to bolster campaign.1 source
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The entities involved
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Michael Whatley
Chair of the Republican National Committee since 2024
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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mainland China
geopolitical area under the jurisdiction of the People's Republic of China, excluding Special Administrative Regions