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Michael Whatley

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What is Michael Whatley running for?

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U.S. Senator (North Carolina, Class 2)

How much has Michael Whatley raised?

Michael Whatley's campaign has reported raising $11,272,504 and spending $7,810,806 to the Federal Election Commission.

Total raised
$11,272,504
Total spent
$7,810,806
Campaign committee
WHATLEY FOR SENATE

Michael Whatley is a North Carolina Republican who served as chairman of the North Carolina Republican Party (2019–2024) and as chairman of the Republican National Committee (2024–2025). Raised in Blowing Rock, N.C., he earned a B.A. in history from UNC Charlotte, an M.A. in religion from Wake Forest University, and a J.D. from Notre Dame Law School. He worked as legal counsel to U.S. Sen. Paul Coverdell (R-Ga.), as chief of staff to Sen. Elizabeth Dole (R-N.C.), and as a principal deputy assistant secretary at the U.S. Department of Energy (2001–2003). After the 2016 election he led the Trump presidential transition's Energy, Environment, and Agriculture teams. He lives in Gaston County with his wife, Suzanne, and their three children.

Where does Michael Whatley stand on the issues?

Michael Whatley has a recorded position on nine issues. Each is Civoren's summary of the campaign's own public material, with the source linked.

  • Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Response

    Supports

    Supports reforming federal disaster response and delivering hurricane recovery aid; served on the FEMA Review Council and worked to deliver Hurricane Helene relief to North Carolina.

    “I was tapped by President Trump to serve on the FEMA Review Council to guarantee that disaster responses are dramatically improved from the failures seen under the Biden's FEMA and Governor Roy Cooper's handling of Hurricane Helene.”

    michaelwhatley.comAs of September 2026

  • Election Integrity & Administration

    Supports

    Supports election-integrity measures; cites his record as NC GOP and RNC chair leading efforts to 'protect the ballot.'

    “As Chairman of the North Carolina GOP, I led the charge to grow voter registration, protect the ballot, and get out the vote for Republicans across the state. I carried on that same fight for election integrity and Republican victories in my role as Chairman of the Republican National Committee.”

    michaelwhatley.comAs of September 2026

  • Energy

    Supports

    Supports 'unleashing American energy' to achieve energy independence and lower energy prices for families and businesses.

    “America's economic strength depends on reliable, affordable energy and reining in Washington's reckless spending. By practicing fiscal responsibility and unleashing American energy, we can empower American workers, create good-paying jobs, achieve energy independence, and build lasting prosperity for every American.”

    michaelwhatley.comAs of September 2026

  • Fiscal Responsibility & Budgeting

    Supports

    Supports reining in federal spending ('Washington's reckless spending') and practicing fiscal responsibility.

    “America's economic strength depends on reliable, affordable energy and reining in Washington's reckless spending. By practicing fiscal responsibility and unleashing American energy, we can empower American workers, create good-paying jobs, achieve energy independence, and build lasting prosperity for every American.”

    michaelwhatley.comAs of September 2026

  • Gun Policy & Second Amendment

    Supports

    Supports defending Second Amendment rights as part of his conservative-values platform.

    “From defending Second Amendment rights, to protecting life, supporting our law enforcement, and keeping radical woke ideology out of schools, I will fight night and day against the Left's agenda.”

    michaelwhatley.comAs of September 2026

  • Immigration

    Supports

    Supports securing the U.S.-Mexico border and deporting undocumented immigrants with criminal records; blames the Biden administration and Gov. Roy Cooper for illegal immigration.

    “I am 100% supportive of President Trump securing the border and deporting the millions of criminal illegal aliens that Joe Biden and Roy Cooper allowed into this country.”

    michaelwhatley.comAs of September 2026

Education

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Past Elections

Past Campaign

United States Senate Election in North Carolina

Primary election

Raleigh, North CarolinaEnded 3/3/2026· Republican Party

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Past Campaign

United States Senate election in North Carolina

Primary election

Gastonia, North CarolinaEnded 3/3/2026· Republican Party

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Past Campaign

United States Senate Election in North Carolina

Primary election

Jacksonville, North CarolinaEnded 3/3/2026· Republican Party

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Past Campaign

United States Senate election in North Carolina

Primary election

Waxhaw, North CarolinaEnded 3/3/2026· Republican Party

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