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Cooper holds double-digit lead over Whatley in NC Senate race

Latest polling shows Democrat Roy Cooper leading Republican Michael Whatley by double digits in the North Carolina U.S. Senate contest.

Published Aug 14, 2026, 11:46 AM EDT | WFMZZ

Democrat Roy Cooper maintains a double-digit lead over Republican Michael Whatley in the race for the U.S. Senate in North Carolina, according to the latest polling. The poll shows Cooper with a sizable advantage as the campaign continues.