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Who will win the 2026 North Carolina Senate Race?

Nov 7, 2026, 6:59am GMT+2, in 151 daysLast updated: Jun 9, 2026, 3:30 PM UTC

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Roy Cooper is projected to be the Democratic nominee for North Carolina’s Senate race, setting up a fall contest against Republican Michael Whatley. Whatley has Donald Trump’s backing, and the race is expected to draw heavy outside spending. The seat is open because Thom Tillis is leaving. The matchup is now set, which lowers uncertainty. Cooper’s profile may help Democrats, while Whatley’s Trump backing keeps the race competitive.

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Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley clinch North Carolina Senate nods, setting up high-stakes fall fight

By GARY D. ROBERTSON RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina’s primary will be the official starting gun for one of the country’s most closely watched U.S. Senate campaigns, likely pitting former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper against former Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley. Each candidate is the most high-profile contender for their party’s nomination, which […]

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WWJLA3 months ago

Roy Cooper is the projected Democratic nominee for US Senate

Roy Cooper is the projected winner of the Democratic U.S. Senate primary.

WEWashington Examiner3 months ago

Cooper vs. Whatley

Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley secure nominations in North Carolina, setting up a pivotal 2026 race that could decide control of the Senate.

CNCBS News3 months ago

Facing potential Latino voter slide, GOP mobilizes in crucial Senate races ahead of 2026 midterms

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NNewsweek3 months ago

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49.1%

38.5%

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M. Whatley

Date (Start - End)	Spread	Cooper	Whatley
Polling Average	Cooper+10.5	49.1%	38.5%
Harper PollingMay 10 - 11	Cooper+11.1	49.8%	38.7%
Change ResearchMay 4 - 8	Cooper+7.0	49.0%	42.0%
Opinion DiagnosticsApr 21 - 24	Cooper+9.0	50.4%	41.4%
High Point University Survey Research Center/YouGovMar 26 - Apr 6	Cooper+10.0	49.0%	39.0%
High Point University Survey Research Center/YouGovMar 26 - Apr 6	Cooper+8.0	50.0%	42.0%
Quantus InsightsMar 31 - Apr 1	Cooper+4.8	48.6%	43.8%
Harper PollingMar 22 - 23	Cooper+7.8	48.9%	41.1%
YouGovMar 9 - 18	Cooper+14.0	48.0%	34.0%
Public Policy PollingMar 13 - 14	Cooper+3.0	47.0%	44.0%
Nexus Strategies/Strategic Partners SolutionsMar 8 - 9	Cooper+17.7	50.0%	32.3%
Change ResearchJan 31 - Feb 4	Cooper+10.0	50.0%	40.0%
TIPP InsightsJan 12 - 15	Cooper+24.0	48.0%	24.0%

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