Summary
A new poll shows former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper, a Democrat, leading Republican Michael Whatley in the U.S. Senate race. This election could play a crucial role in Democrats' attempts to regain control of the Senate. North Carolina has been a competitive state, with voters often choosing candidates from both parties in different elections.
Key Facts
- Roy Cooper leads Michael Whatley by about 8 points in a poll of likely North Carolina voters.
- The poll included 600 voters and has a margin of error of plus or minus 4 percentage points.
- Cooper served as North Carolina's governor from 2017 to 2025.
- Michael Whatley was the Republican National Committee chairman.
- North Carolina voters supported President Trump in 2024 but also elected Democrats to certain state offices.
- Democrats aim to flip four Republican Senate seats to regain Senate control.
- The North Carolina Senate seat opened after Thom Tillis did not seek reelection.
- Traditionally, the party not holding the White House performs better in midterms.
