Lara Trump announced she will not run for the U.S. Senate in North Carolina, paving the way for a potential race between former Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley.

The president's daughter-in-law confirms she will not run for the open U.S. Senate race in North Carolina. Her Republican Party co-chair Michael Whatley is set to run.

Lara Trump, the president's daughter-in-law and former co-chair of the Republican National Committee, will not be pursuing a run for retiring North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis' seat. Why it matters: The announcement comes after multiple outlets reported RNC chair Michael Whatley will join the race.