Cooper maintains 7-point lead over Whatley in NC Senate race: Poll
Democrat Roy Cooper holds a meaningful advantage over Republican Michael Whatley in the North Carolina Senate race, according to polling released ahead of the general election. The Carolina Forward survey found approximately half of its 915 respondents backing Cooper, positioning him favourably with roughly three months remaining in the campaign.
The poll was conducted by Change Research, a left-leaning research organisation. Cooper's reported seven-point lead suggests substantial support at this stage of the race, though competitive Senate contests can see shifts during the final campaign period.
- Democrat Roy Cooper maintains a 7-point lead over Republican Michael Whatley in North Carolina's Senate race
- A Carolina Forward poll of 915 respondents showed approximately 50% backing Cooper, conducted roughly three months before the election
- The survey was commissioned by Change Research, identified as a left-leaning polling firm