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Cooper leads Whatley by at least 7 points in new NC Senate polls
The survey found 54% of likely voters approve of Cooper’s candidacy, while 40% back Whatley, with 5% undecided.
- On Monday, a Trafalgar Group survey showed Democrat Roy Cooper leading Republican Michael Whatley 48.8% to 40.9% in North Carolina's open U.S. Senate race.
- This North Carolina Senate seat represents a key battleground for the Republican Party, which currently holds 53 seats nationwide, as candidate Michael Whatley campaigns on delivering President Donald Trump's agenda.
- While the Trafalgar survey of 1,091 likely voters skewed 71.8% white, Republicans have won five consecutive U.S. Senate races in the state since 2008, establishing a formidable historical advantage.
- Following the polling release, Whatley's campaign vowed to "double down on winning" even as national super PACs shift resources to other tight races to protect the Republican majority.
- Early in-person voting begins Thursday through October 31, with the general election set for November 3, giving both campaigns a final sprint to mobilize North Carolina voters.
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Roy Cooper Way Up in North Carolina Senate Race
A new WRAL/WSOC poll in North Carolina finds Roy Cooper (D) leading Michael Whatley (R) in the U.S. Senate race, 54% to 40%. North Carolina Senate Race Roy Cooper (D) 54% Michael Whatley (R) 40% WRAL/WSOC poll · likely voters
·New York, United States
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Cooper up big on Whatley as Trump approval sinks, WRAL/WSOC Poll shows
Democrat Roy Cooper leads Republican Michael Whatley in the race to replace North Carolina’s senior U.S. senator, Thom Tillis, in the 2026 midterm elections, according to a new WRAL/WSOC Poll. Early voting starts this week.
·Raleigh, United States
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Election 2026: Cooper leads Whatley by nearly 8% in newest poll
(The Center Square) – Democrat Roy Cooper leads Republican Michael Whatley 48.8%-40.9% in new polling released Monday of their battle to win a seat from North Carolina in the U.S. Senate.
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