Michael Whatley, while serving as RNC chair, visited New Hanover County to discuss tax relief issues and campaign against a former governor.

The entities involved

• Michael Whatley →

  Chair of the Republican National Committee since 2024

  • Cooper leads Whatley in Senate polling, and Democrats are gaining ground in congressional races.02:25
  • Trump campaigned in North Carolina for Michael Whatley, while Jon Husted faced Sherrod Brown in the midterm elections.Thu 10:44
• Republican National Committee →

  top institution of the U.S. Republican Party

  • Election law issues in North Carolina are escalating, involving the NC GOP's proposals regarding early voting rules and the impact of 2013 photo ID laws.Thu 20:43
  • Marc Elias' law firm and the RNC filed suit and intervened in a North Carolina election lawsuit.Tue 05:11
• New Hanover County →

  county in North Carolina, United States

  • New Hanover County commissioners contacted Congressman David Rouzer seeking assistance on October 21, 2026.Wed 18:06
  • New Hanover County directs services to the city of Wilmington.Wed 15:19

Related events

• 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.Sep 11
• Political analyst Michael Whatley observes that voters in North Carolina are increasingly moving away from the Democratic Party, noting Donald Trump's successful history in the state.Jul 18
• Donald Trump officially chose Michael Whatley to run for Senate, and campaign spending shifted from North Carolina to Kansas.Oct 8