Roy Cooper Leads Michael Whatley by 9 Points in North Carolina Senate Race Poll
A recent Fox News poll indicates that Roy Cooper is ahead of Michael Whatley by 9 percentage points in the North Carolina Senate race, with 53% of registered voters supporting Cooper compared to 44% for Whatley.
Raleigh Durham, NC, July 31, 2026 —
RALEIGH, NC – Roy Cooper, the Democratic candidate, holds a 9-percentage-point lead over his Republican opponent, Michael Whatley, in the North Carolina Senate race, according to a recent poll conducted by Fox News.
The poll reveals that 53% of registered voters in North Carolina intend to support Cooper, while 44% favor Whatley. The remaining 3% of voters are undecided or support other candidates.
The findings suggest a notable advantage for Cooper in the upcoming election, though a portion of the electorate has yet to commit to a candidate. The specific methodology and margin of error for the Fox News poll were not provided in the available information.
Further details regarding voter demographics, regional support, and key issues influencing voter preference were not specified in the poll summary. The contractor who conducted the poll was also not identified.
This 9-point margin indicates a significant, but not insurmountable, lead for Cooper as the campaign progresses. The undecided voters could play a crucial role in the final outcome of the election.
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