Overview
- A new Healthier United poll shows Cooper at 50%, Whatley at 32%, and Libertarian Shannon Bray at 4%, with 14% undecided.
- A Carolina Journal/Harper survey of 600 likely voters shows Cooper leading 49% to 41% and outperforming Whatley with independents.
- A separate Public Policy Polling sample has the race at 47% to 44%, which falls within that poll’s margin of error.
- The latest polling also finds most voters say the country is on the wrong track and shows President Trump with net negative approval in the state.
- With Senator Thom Tillis not seeking reelection, national parties are targeting the contest, and down-ballot tests look competitive, including a close state Supreme Court race and small Democratic edges on generic ballots.