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August 2026 - Cooper's lead over Whatley grows to 12.5 points

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Aug 20, 2026

August 2026 - Cooper's lead over Whatley grows to 12.5 points

Democrat Roy Cooper now holds a 12.5-point lead over Republican Michael Whatley in the race for North Carolina's open US Senate seat, according to the latest Carolina Journal Poll…

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August 2026 - Cooper's lead over Whatley grows to 12.5 points

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