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Cooper leads Whatley by 11 points in Elon University poll

Elon University survey shows former Gov. Roy Cooper ahead of Republican Michael Whatley 49% to 38% in the race to replace Sen. Thom Tillis.

Published Sep 10, 2026, 10:32 AM EDT | WFMZZ

An Elon University poll finds Democrat Roy Cooper leading Republican Michael Whatley 49% to 38% in North Carolina’s contest to succeed Republican U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis. Cooper, who left the governor’s office nearly two years ago, holds an 11-point advantage, according to The Center Square report.