Cooper vs. Whatley—What North Carolina Polls Show Under 2 Months to Midterm
Summary
A new poll shows former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper leading Republican Michael Whatley by 11 points in the race for a U.S. Senate seat. This election is important because it could decide which party controls the Senate, and it is one of the key races Democrats hope to win in the 2026 midterms.Key Facts
- Roy Cooper leads Michael Whatley 49% to 38% among likely voters in a recent Elon University poll.
- Cooper is a former Democratic governor of North Carolina, serving from 2017 to 2024.
- Whatley is a former chairman of the Republican National Committee and North Carolina Republican Party.
- The current Senate seat is held by Republican Thom Tillis, who is not running for reelection.
- Democrats need to win several races including this one to gain control of the Senate from Republicans.
- North Carolina has voted Republican in recent presidential elections but has elected Democrats as governor frequently.
- Cooper has higher name recognition, with 71% of voters aware of him versus 47% for Whatley.
- Cooper has raised more fundraising money than Whatley for this Senate race.
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