New $2.3M ad campaign ties Whatley to convicted sex offender as NC’s US Senate race tightens

A $2.3 million ad campaign by WinSenate PAC aims to link Republican U.S. Senate candidate Michael Whatley to Harvey West, a convicted sex offender and longtime party fundraiser, as the North Carolina Senate race grows increasingly competitive. These digital ads, set to air across YouTube, smart TVs, and streaming services, highlight Whatley's associations with West, suggesting a troubling connection that could sway undecided voters. The timing of this aggressive campaign underscores the race's tightening dynamics, revealing the stakes and the lengths candidates will go to in a closely contested election.