Summary
Michael Whatley is leading the Republican primary race for a U.S. Senate seat in North Carolina, according to a new poll. The primary will take place on March 3 and will decide the GOP nominee for an open Senate seat after Thom Tillis’ decision not to run again. President Trump supports Whatley, who holds significant approval among GOP voters who favor Trump.
Key Facts
- Michael Whatley leads the North Carolina Republican Senate primary by 30 points in a recent poll.
- The poll indicates 50% of GOP primary voters are still undecided just days before the election.
- The primary is on March 3 and will pick the Republican candidate for the November general election.
- Former Senator Thom Tillis chose not to seek re-election, leaving the seat open.
- President Trump supports Whatley, and most GOP voters who approve of Trump also back Whatley.
- The poll had 600 GOP primary voters participating and a margin of error of 4%.
- Democrat Roy Cooper is seen as a strong contender for the general election in November.
