Roy Cooper Leads Senate Poll in North Carolina Race
Published 1d ago · Latest report 1h ago · Election
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Former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper leads his Senate opponent by 13 points in a new poll.
Former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper holds a 13-point lead over Republican candidate Michael Whatley in the state Senate race. A recent Elon University poll shows 52 percent of likely voters support Cooper while 39 percent back Whatley. North Carolina has not elected a Democratic senator since 2008.
- The pollAn Elon University survey shows Roy Cooper leading Michael Whatley with 52 percent to 39 percent support.
- The timelineThe survey results arrived less than two weeks before Election Day.
Why it matters
North Carolina's Senate seat is one of the most closely watched contests in the 2026 midterm elections, as Democrats seek to capture Republican-held ground in a traditionally conservative southern state.
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Polling indicates Roy Cooper holds a significant 13-point lead over Michael Whatley in the North Carolina Senate race.
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50% of the sources are Left
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- The New York TimesRoy Cooper Has Never Lost an Election. Can He Flip North Carolina’s Senate Seat?1h ago · open ↗
- The HillCooper holds 13-point lead over Whatley in NC Senate race: Poll1d ago · open ↗
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