North Carolina, Michael Whatley and Senate
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Trump said he would endorse his daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, if she decided to run. He will now likely endorse Michael Whatley in his bid.
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The contest is expected to be one of most tightly contested races in 2026.
Former Rep. Wiley Nickel (D-N.C.), who launched his campaign for Senate in April, is now mulling whether to suspend his campaign and instead enter the race for an open district attorney position
Democrats need four seats to retake the Senate majority, but Republicans are looking at uncertainty in some states.