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North Carolina Senate Race Tightens

Updated 2026-08-21 18:25 UTC 1 source Neutral

A new poll shows Roy Cooper (D) maintaining a 5-point lead over Michael Whatley (R) in North Carolina’s Senate race. The contest is heating up as the election approaches.

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The Hill
Former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) is maintaining his lead over former Republican National Committee (RNC) Chair Michael Whatley in the state’s Senate race, according to a new poll released Friday. A High Point University Poll found the Democratic candidate had a 5-point advantage over his GO
2026-08-21 18:00 UTC
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