Michael Whatley’s Michigan roots largely disappear from his bio as he runs for Senate in North Carolina (opens original article in a new tab)

Michael Whatley's campaign highlights his ties to western North Carolina, but records show he spent most of his childhood in Michigan, with his bio omitting his Michigan roots.

• Michael Whatley claims to have grown up in Blowing Rock, North Carolina, but records show he spent most of his childhood in Michigan.
• Whatley's campaign emphasizes his ties to western North Carolina despite his Michigan birth and early years.
• Whatley's bio on his campaign website omits his Michigan roots and highlights his time in Blowing Rock.