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Poll shows Cooper leading Whatley by wide margin in NC Senate race
By WFAE staff and wire reports
June 24, 2026 at 10:14 AM EDT
A new poll by Catawba College shows Democratic candidate Roy Cooper leading Republican candidate Michael Whatley in North Carolina’s U.S. Senate race.
The poll found Cooper with 48% support, compared with 34% for Whatley. Fifteen percent of respondents said they were undecided.
The poll also found President Donald Trump has a 43% approval rating in North Carolina.
Meanwhile, North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein has a 53% approval rating.
The poll found Cooper with 48% support, compared with 34% for Whatley. Fifteen percent of respondents said they were undecided.
The poll also found President Donald Trump has a 43% approval rating in North Carolina.
Meanwhile, North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein has a 53% approval rating.