Chair Michael Whatley has formally entered the North Carolina Senate race, setting up a likely face-off against former Gov. Roy Cooper (D) in one of the most

Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley is expected to run for the Senate in North Carolina, setting up a marquee race in next year’s midterms, two sources familiar with Whatley’s plans tell CNN.

Republican National Committee chair Michael Whatley is expected to jump into the North Carolina Senate race after Lara Trump once again decided to pass on a run.