Elon Poll: Roy Cooper Leads Michael Whatley by 13 Points

Election 2026: Cooper leads Whatley by 13 in Elon University Poll

(The Center Square) – Likely voters for the U.S. Senate seat in North Carolina favor Democrat Roy Cooper over Republican Michael Whatley 52%-39%, a final poll in the race released Tuesday from Elon University says.

Roy Cooper maintains double digit lead over Michael Whatley in recent Elon University poll

ELON, N.C. (WGHP) -- A final Elon University poll before the 2026 midterm elections finds that former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has a strong lead over former N.C. Republican Party Chair Michael Whatley among likely voters in the race for U.S. Senate. According to polling, Cooper sits at a 13% lead over Whatley, as [...]

Elon poll: Roy Cooper leads Michael Whatley by 13 points

A final Elon University poll shows Roy Cooper ahead in North Carolina's Senate race, while Trump’s endorsement appears to help only Republicans.

Elon Poll: Cooper leading Whatley by 13 points in US Senate race in NC

Roy Cooper is ahead of Michael Whatley 51%-34% among female voters, the poll found.

Roy Cooper Way Ahead in North Carolina Senate Race

A new Elon University Poll poll in North Carolina finds Roy Cooper (D) leading Michael Whatley (R) in the U.S. Senate race, 52% to 39%. North Carolina Senate Race Roy Cooper (D) 52%   Michael Whatley (R) 39%   Elon University Poll poll · likely voters · ±4.03%