The Southern swing state is critical to Trump’s chances of seeing a second term in the White House, and has been a highly coveted prize for both the Republican and Democratic parties in recent elections.
Democrat Barack Obama won the state’s 15 electoral votes in 2008, but Republicans have captured the state since, with nominee Mitt Romney winning in 2012 and Trump doing so in 2016.
The Republican National Committee, which has been holding its summer meeting in Austin, Texas, approved Charlotte's bid on Friday.
Trump has already formed a re-election campaign committee, which as of June 30 had $33 million in its coffers, according to federal election records. It remains possible Trump could see a primary challenge from another Republican, but no such candidate has yet stepped forward.