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Poll Shows Tight Race in North Carolina Senate Election

A High Point University Poll shows that former Governor Roy Cooper leads Michael Whatley by 5 points in the North Carolina Senate race. The poll was released on August 21, 2026, and surveys likely voters in the state.

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A High Point University Poll shows that former Governor Roy Cooper leads Michael Whatley by 5 points in the North Carolina Senate race. The poll was released on August 21, 2026, and surveys likely voters in the state.

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North Carolina Senate race between Cooper, Whatley tightens: Poll

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Poll Shows Tight Race in North Carolina Senate Election