North Carolina
2026 North Carolina U.S. Senate
General Election Date: November 3, 2026
Michael Whatley
Michael Whatley is the former Chairman of the Republican National Committee (RNC), where he led the party during the 2024 election cycle. A North Carolina native, he previously served as Chairman of the North Carolina Republican Party and held senior roles in the U.S. Department of Energy and as Chief of Staff for Senator Elizabeth Dole. His campaign focuses on economic stability and energy independence.
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General Election Date: November 3, 2026
Laurie Buckhout
A retired U.S. Army Colonel and combat veteran, Buckhout previously served as acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy. She is the founder of a military consulting firm and is running as the Republican nominee for North Carolina’s 1st District.
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