North Carolina Senate race between Cooper, Whatley tightens: Poll

Former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper maintains a narrow lead over former Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley in the state's upcoming Senate race, according to a High Point University Poll released recently. The Democratic candidate holds a five-point advantage among likely voters, suggesting a competitive race in a battleground state.

The race is characterised as tightening, indicating that the gap between the candidates may be narrowing. This reflects the increasingly close nature of Senate contests in key electoral states as campaigns intensify.