Cooper leads Whatley by 8 points in NC Senate race: Survey
Former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper (D) leads Republican Michael Whatley by approximately 8 points in the 2024 Senate race to replace retiring Senator Thom Tillis, according to a new Carolina Journal poll. Cooper holds 49 percent support in the closely watched contest that will determine control of a competitive Senate seat.
Key Points
- Cooper maintains an 8-point lead over Whatley in the latest polling
- This is a key open-seat race following Senator Thom Tillis's retirement
- North Carolina remains a pivotal swing state for Senate control