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Poll shows Democrat Cooper with 11-point lead over GOP Senate rival

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Newest development Aug 13, 2026 · 2 reportsCooper holds double-digit lead in US Senate race: Poll

Former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) is leading former Republican National Committee (RNC) Chair Michael Whatley by double digits in a Senate race in the state, according to a new poll. In the Elon University poll, 53 percent of likely voter respondents backed Cooper, while 42 percent backed Wh…

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    Poll shows Democrat Cooper with 11-point lead over GOP Senate rival

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    Cooper holds double-digit lead in US Senate race: Poll

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  1. The Hill

    Cooper maintains 7-point lead over Whatley in NC Senate race: Poll (opens The Hill)

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    Democrat Roy Cooper has a healthy lead over Republican Michael Whatley in the North Carolina Senate race, according to a new poll. Half of the 915 respondents to the Carolina Forward survey, conducted by left-leaning Change Research, backed Cooper with less than three months before the general elect…

  2. Just the News

    Cooper holds 7-point lead over Whatley in NC Senate race: Poll (opens Just the News)

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    The seat is open due to the retirement of Sen. Thom Tillis, R-S.C., who has repeatedly clashed with President Donald Trump.

  3. WCNC

    Cooper maintains lead in NC’s US Senate race, but Whatley gaining in recognition, Elon poll shows (opens WCNC)

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    Cooper, the former two-term governor, has an 11-point lead over Whatley among likely voters in the race for the seat vacated by retiring Sen. Thom Tillis.

  4. FOX8 WGHP

    Cooper leads by 11 points as Whatley gains name recognition in NC Senate race: Poll (opens FOX8 WGHP)

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    FOX8 WGHP's feed description

    According to the poll, Cooper leads Whatley 53% to 42% among likely voters, but poll director Jason Husser cautioned against viewing the race as a "done deal."

  5. The Hill

    Poll shows Democrat Cooper with 11-point lead over GOP Senate rival (opens The Hill)

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    Former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) is leading former Republican National Committee (RNC) Chair Michael Whatley by double digits in a Senate race in the state, according to a new poll. In the Elon University poll, 53 percent of likely voter respondents backed Cooper, while 42 percent backed Wh…

  6. Newsweek

    GOP Dealt Two Double-Digit Polling Blows in North Carolina Senate Race (opens Newsweek)

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    Roy Cooper held substantial leads in two new polls of the North Carolina Senate race.

  7. FOX 46 Charlotte

    Cooper holds double-digit lead in US Senate race: Poll (opens FOX 46 Charlotte)

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    FOX 46 Charlotte's feed description

    Recent polls from Elon University and the Carolina Journal show Democrat Roy Cooper holding double-digit leads over Republican Michael Whatley in a closely watched North Carolina U.S. Senate race.

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