Polls show Cooper with strong lead over Whatley for NC Senate seat
Democrat Roy Cooper maintains a significant 11-point lead over Republican Michael Whatley in North Carolina's upcoming Senate race, according to a new Carolina Journal/Harper Polling survey of 600 likely voters. Nearly half of respondents indicated they would 'definitely' or 'probably' support Cooper, the former state attorney general.
Key Points
- Cooper holds an 11-point polling advantage over Whatley in the competitive NC Senate race
- Nearly 50% of likely voters express strong or probable support for the Democratic candidate
- Poll conducted by Carolina Journal/Harper Polling with sample of 600 North Carolina voters