Michael Whatley:

The D.C. lobbyist who made millions raising your costs

Photo Credit: Gage Skidmore

Whose side is Whatley really on?

For more than a dozen years, Michael Whatley was a D.C. lobbyist with clients like Chevron, Exxon, and Duke Energy, Whatley even argued to have Duke raise utility rates in North Carolina.

And surprise, surprise, Whatley and his family still own over $400,000 dollars in the same companies that continue to raise our prices.

No wonder he refused to denounce the rate hikes that will crush our hard-hit pocketbooks. It’s all about his bottom line.

The more you pay, the more Michael Whatley profits.

North Carolina cannot afford Michael Whatley in the Senate.

See for yourself

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NC Voices | 7/14/26

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