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North Carolina · U.S. Senate · 2026
Michael Whatley
Republican Open seat Official filing data
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Filing facts
- Name as filed
- WHATLEY, MICHAEL
- Office sought
- U.S. Senate, North Carolina
- Election year
- 2026
- Party (as filed)
- Republican
- Seat status
- Open seat
- FEC status
- Statutory candidate (raised or spent over $5,000)
- Website
- Campaign website: michaelwhatley.com
- FEC candidate ID
- S6NC00415
- Principal committee
- C00913996
Campaign finance summary
As reported to the FEC, through 10/14/2026. Figures are cycle-to-date totals for the principal campaign committee.
| Total receipts | $13,668,468 |
|---|---|
| Contributions from individuals | $7,263,547 |
| Total disbursements | $12,766,229 |
| Cash on hand | $902,238 |
Stated positions
Paraphrased neutrally from the candidate’s own published materials. Each statement is attributed (“states…”) and cited. We do not evaluate the feasibility or accuracy of promises. Every candidate in this race is summarized the same way. How we compile these.
| Topic | Summary of stated position | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Public safety | Says they will work with the president to restore law and order and support law enforcement. | Campaign website — michaelwhatley.com/issues Accessed October 22, 2026 |
| Immigration | States support for securing the border and deporting criminal illegal immigrants. | Campaign website — michaelwhatley.com/issues Accessed October 22, 2026 |
| Energy and spending | States support for expanding American energy production and reducing federal spending. | Campaign website — michaelwhatley.com/issues Accessed October 22, 2026 |
| Disaster recovery | States they serve on the FEMA Review Council and have worked with the administration on Hurricane Helene recovery aid. | Campaign website — michaelwhatley.com/issues Accessed October 22, 2026 |
Attributed to the candidate; not verified or evaluated by SaveYourState. Candidates can request a correction by pointing to their own published materials.
Legislative record
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