New polling released on October 12, 2026, indicates that North Carolina Democratic Senate candidate Roy Cooper is leading Republican Michael Whatley by at least 7 points ahead of the November midterm elections. The Trafalgar Group's polling shows Cooper with 48.8 percent support, while Whatley has 40.9 percent. The polling also indicates that Cooper has stronger support among various age demographics.
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New Polling Shows Cooper Leading Whatley by 7 Points in NC Senate Race
A recent poll from the Trafalgar Group shows Democratic Senate candidate Roy Cooper leading Republican Michael Whatley by at least 7 points in North Carolina. Cooper received 48.8 percent support compared to Whatley's 40.9 percent, with Cooper also showing stronger support among different age groups.
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