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Cooper leads first public poll since jumping in North Carolina Senate race

Last updated: August 1, 2025 3:30 am
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Roy Cooper Takes Early Lead in North Carolina Senate Race

In a promising start for Democrats, former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has established a six-point lead in the race for the Senate, as revealed by a recent poll from Emerson College. Released on Friday, the survey indicates that Cooper garners 47 percent support, while Republican National Committee chair Michael Whatley trails at 41 percent. Notably, a significant 12 percent of voters remain undecided.

This Senate race, likely to feature a showdown between Cooper and Whatley—both of whom have successfully navigated their primary challenges—is anticipated to be among the most fiercely contested and financially demanding battles in the 2026 election cycle. For Democrats, this contest is crucial; they need to flip four seats to reclaim control of the Senate. The political landscape shifted in June when incumbent Senator Thom Tillis announced he would not seek reelection, following his disagreements with former President Donald Trump regarding domestic policy, particularly concerning Medicaid cuts in the GOP spending plan.

Cooper enters this open race with substantial name recognition and favorability ratings that outshine those of Whatley, a newcomer to the political arena. The poll indicates that the majority of voters hold a positive view of Cooper, with only one-third viewing him unfavorably and a mere 13 percent uncertain about their opinion. In sharp contrast, nearly two-thirds of voters are either unaware of Whatley or uncertain about him, with just 17 percent expressing a favorable view. This underscores the challenge he faces in establishing his identity among an electorate that is largely unfamiliar with him.

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Additionally, Cooper enjoys a robust 19-point advantage among independent voters—a critical demographic that supported him in previous gubernatorial elections. Current preferences show Cooper leading Whatley among independents by 47 percent to 28 percent.

However, the North Carolina electorate remains deeply divided on broader partisan lines, as evidenced by the generic congressional ballot where support is almost evenly split: 41.5 percent leaning Democratic compared to 41.3 percent for the Republican side. In a state characterized by its purple hue, this suggests an intensely competitive race ahead.

Looking beyond the Senate race, the 2028 presidential primary is heating up, with former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg currently leading among Democratic voters in North Carolina at 17 percent. Following him are former Vice President Kamala Harris at 12 percent, California Governor Gavin Newsom at 10 percent, and Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders at 7 percent, while nearly a quarter of Democratic voters remain undecided.

On the Republican side, Vice President JD Vance dominates the GOP primary with 53 percent support, leaving Florida Governor and former presidential contender Ron DeSantis trailing at 7 percent, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio at 5 percent.

The Emerson College poll was conducted between July 28 and July 30, surveying 1,000 registered voters in North Carolina, and carries a margin of error of three percentage points.

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