Summary
Roy Cooper, former Governor of North Carolina, is campaigning for a Senate seat currently held by Republicans. Recent polls show Cooper, a Democrat, leading his Republican opponent Michael Whatley. The seat is open because Senator Thom Tillis is not running again in the 2026 midterm elections.
Key Facts
- Roy Cooper is the former Governor of North Carolina.
- He is running for a U.S. Senate seat that is currently Republican-held.
- A recent poll shows more North Carolina voters support a Democrat for the Senate seat than a Republican.
- The poll showed 46% of respondents would vote Democrat, while 41% would vote Republican.
- Senator Thom Tillis is not seeking reelection in 2026, leaving the seat open.
- Another poll showed Cooper leading Whatley 47% to 38.6%.
- Cooper has an average lead of 4.7 points in polls conducted from July to November.
- The North Carolina primary for this election is scheduled for March 3, 2026.
