The chairman of the North Carolina Republican Party has launched his bid to replace Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel after she steps down from the top position next month.
Michael Whatley announced his candidacy to replace McDaniel in a message sent to RNC members on Monday, according to a copy of the email that was obtained by the Washington Examiner. His bid comes after former President Donald Trump endorsed Whatley for the position earlier this month, which the North Carolina Republican touted in his candidacy announcement.
“I believe that my experience driving turnout and protecting election integrity in North Carolina, as well as my time as RNC General Counsel, have prepared me well for this role,” he wrote in the email. “I have been truly honored to receive President Trump’s endorsement for this position and
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