Whatley, Foxx and Hudson join Guilford GOP at Grasshoppers game

Michael Whatley, Virginia Foxx and Richard Hudson joined Guilford County Republicans at First National Bank Field in Greensboro for a Fireworks, Family, & Fun fundraiser built around a Grasshoppers game and a fireworks show. Gates opened at 6:00 p.m. and the game started at 6:30 p.m., with party decks, a luxury suite, a catered buffet, beer and fireworks following the game.

Whatley, Foxx and Hudson appeared on Guilford County Republicans’ candidate websites page alongside the county party’s 2026 candidate slate. The event tied the ballpark setting to the fall ballot in a county that remains important in Triad-area politics.

Whatley won the March 3 Republican primary for U.S. Senate and will face former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper in the November 3 general election. Whatley took about 64% of the GOP primary vote, while Cooper won the Democratic primary with 92%.

By mid-April, the two campaigns and their allied committees had raised more than $50 million combined. Whatley’s campaign raised $5 million in the first quarter of 2026 and at least $16 million overall through his campaign and victory committee. Cooper’s campaign raised $13.8 million in the first quarter and at least $36 million overall through his campaign and victory committee.

Whatley is endorsed by President Donald Trump and previously chaired the North Carolina Republican Party and the Republican National Committee. His Senate message centers on restoring law and order, fighting illegal immigration and advancing Trump’s agenda.

The Grasshoppers’ major fireworks showcase includes crowd-control and seating restrictions and coordination with the Greensboro Fire Department to keep the display safe.