Michael Whatley | |
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Chair of the Republican National Committee | |
Assumed office March 8, 2024 | |
Preceded by | Ronna McDaniel |
Chair of the North Carolina Republican Party | |
In office June 8, 2019 – March 8, 2024 | |
Preceded by | Robin Hayes |
Succeeded by | Jason Simmons |
Personal details | |
Born | 1968 or 1969 (age 55–56) North Carolina, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Education | University of North Carolina at Charlotte (BA) Wake Forest University (MA) University of Notre Dame (MA, JD) |
Michael Whatley (born 1968 or 1969)[1] is an American politician and lawyer who has served as chair of the Republican National Committee since March 2024. Before this, he was chair of the North Carolina Republican Party for five years, the last year of which he also served as the RNC's general counsel.