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NC Senate Race Poll Shows Cooper Leads

Updated 2026-10-21 17:35 UTC 1 source Neutral

A new poll indicates former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper (D) holds a significant lead over his Republican opponent Michael Whatley in the upcoming Senate race. The Elon University survey found 52% of respondents favored Cooper, while 39% backed Whatley.

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The Hill
A new poll found former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) holds a 13-point lead over his GOP opponent Michael Whatley in the state’s Senate race less than two weeks away from Election Day. The Elon University poll reported that 52 percent of respondents favored Cooper, 39 percent backed Whatley, 6
2026-10-21 17:04 UTC
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