Michael Whatley
Michael Whatley is the Chairman of the Republican National Committee and former Chairman of the North Carolina Republican Party. He is an attorney and political operative who has been involved in Republican Party politics for decades. He is the Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in North Carolina in 2026.
- Party: Republican
- Office sought: U.S. Senate
- State: NC
- Current office: Chairman, Republican National Committee
Incumbency status: challenger
Education: B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; J.D., University of North Carolina School of Law.
Residence: North Carolina
Professional background
Attorney; energy industry executive; political operative.
Public service
Chairman, North Carolina Republican Party; Co-Chairman and then Chairman, Republican National Committee.
Military service
None