Michael Whatley
Michael Whatley is the Republican nominee in the North Carolina U.S. Senate race. $11.3M raised, $7.8M spent and $3.5M cash through Jun 30, 2026. Polymarket prices a win at 4%. Forecasters rate the race Likely D.
Campaign finance$11.3M raised
| Measure | Amount |
|---|---|
| Raised (total receipts) | $11,272,504 |
| Spent (disbursements) | $7,810,806 |
| Cash on hand | $3,461,698 |
| Debts owed by campaign | $46,928 |
| Filing covers through | Jun 30, 2026 |
Reported Self-reported to the FEC.
Where the money comes fromindividuals, PACs, party, self
| Source of money | Amount | Share of receipts |
|---|---|---|
| Individual donors | $5,465,482 | 48.5% |
| PACs and other committees | $874,330 | 7.8% |
| Party committees | $62,000 | 0.6% |
| Other (refunds, transfers, loans) | $4,870,692 | 43.2% |
Donor portrait27% small gifts
By gift size
| Gift size | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|
| $200 and under | $3,066,692 | 27% |
| $200.01 to $499.99 | $340,563 | 3% |
| $500 to $999.99 | $456,921 | 4% |
| $1,000 to $1,999.99 | $1,104,630 | 10% |
| $2,000 and up | $6,232,196 | 56% |
By state
| State | Itemized individual money | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NC | $3,252,816 | 35% |
| FL | $890,610 | 9% |
| TX | $794,921 | 8% |
| CA | $694,463 | 7% |
| NY | $462,531 | 5% |
| VA | $348,676 | 4% |
By employer
| Employer named by donors | Total |
|---|---|
| Null | $539,686 |
| Entrepreneur | $94,218 |
| Blackstone | $34,000 |
| Davis Polk | $24,500 |
| Miller Strategies | $22,000 |
| Rdv Corporation | $21,000 |
| Kkr | $20,000 |
| Alliance Coal | $17,500 |
By occupation
| Occupation named by donors | Total |
|---|---|
| Ceo | $764,575 |
| Null | $544,148 |
| Attorney | $306,298 |
| Executive | $232,778 |
| President | $231,204 |
| Owner | $214,253 |
| Chairman | $160,244 |
| Consultant | $148,880 |
Reported FEC itemized contributions this cycle, fetched 2026-10-15. Itemized means a donor gave over $200 in total. Employer and occupation are what donors report about themselves; “retired”, “homemaker”, “self-employed” and similar non-answers are left out of the employer and occupation lists. It describes who gave, not who votes for the candidate.
This raceLikely D, 4 candidates
Forecasters rate this race Likely D Estimate
North Carolina Senate race: full ratings and odds · North Carolina ballot · All Senate races
Public attention43,162 views in 30 days
| Candidate | Views, 30 days | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Roy Cooper | 59,794 | 58% |
| Michael Whatley | 43,162 | 42% |
Reported Views of Michael Whatley on English Wikipedia, 2026-09-14 to 2026-10-13. Views show curiosity, not support.
Elsewhere: Wikipedia · Wikidata · X (Twitter) · links matched through Wikidata and checked against the member or candidate record
Sources and methodWikipedia, FEC, Polymarket
Names, party and status as compiled in Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Money: official FEC record. Odds: Polymarket.