Michael Whatley

Republican · U.S. Senate, North Carolina
General election Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026

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Michael Whatley

Republican · Candidate for U.S. Senate, North Carolina

Whatley received a bachelor's degree in history from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 1991 and a master's degree in Religion from Wake Forest University in 1993.

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Also running: Shannon Bray (L) · Roy Cooper (D) · Michael Dublin (G)

Where Whatley stands

Position history

Abortion restrictions

May 16, 2023 (As N.C. GOP chair, on the veto override of the 12-week law, which he called)
On the campaign website: “I was raised in Blowing Rock and am the son of an accountant and a librarian.” (Campaign website)
Source: WGHP FOX8, May 16, 2023
Jul 31, 2024 (As RNC chair, Richmond)
Well, President Trump has said very clearly this needs to be a state issue
Source: WVTF Radio IQ, Jul 31, 2024

Iran war

Sep 30, 2026 (Raleigh news conference reported by WRAL)
My message is that Iran cannot have nuclear weapons.
Source: WRAL News, Sep 30, 2026

Congressional stock trading

Oct 1, 2026 (Campaign statement on stock divestment reported by Carolina Journal)
Public service should never be about personal profit. If you're elected to serve, your duty is to the voters and not your portfolio. I support legislation requiring members of Congress and their families to divest individual stocks or place assets in qualified blind trusts.
Source: Carolina Journal, Oct 1, 2026