RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A source close to Wiley Nickel’s campaign said the former congressman plans to drop out of the senate race and fully endorse former governor Roy Cooper’s run for Senate.

The source told CBS 17 Nickel intends to make the announcement next week, and is now considering a run for Wake County District Attorney.

The announcement coincides with sources telling CBS 17 Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley plans to run for the Senate seat left vacated by Sen. Thom Tillis, and speculation surrounding Roy Cooper’s possible run.

Whatley, a North Carolina native, and Lara Trump, his former RNC co-chair and President Donald Trump’s daughter-in-law, were both speculated to have been considering a run. However, she ultimately decided not to enter the race.

A representative for Cooper said his announcement on whether he will run for Senate or not would be made in the “coming days.”