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July 29, 2026
Roy Cooper Leads Michael Whatley in North Carolina Senate Race Poll
- Cooper leads Whatley 53% to 44% among North Carolina voters, bolstered by higher Democratic interest in the election.
- The gap widens to 15 points among those extremely interested in voting, highlighting Cooper's strong support.
- Cooper's favorable rating stands at 54%, compared to Whatley's 40%, indicating a notable popularity difference.
2 Sources
- Fox News Poll: Democratic enthusiasm shapes North Carolina Senate raceJul 29, 2026 at 10:00 PM · Fox News
- Cooper holds 9-point lead in North Carolina Senate race: Fox News pollJul 30, 2026 at 3:16 PM · The Hill