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Whatley Leads N.C. GOP Senate Primary as Half of Voters Remain Undecided

Trump's strong standing with Republican primary voters bolsters Michael Whatley's position heading into the final days.

FORT BRAGG, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 13: U.S. President Donald Trump listens as Michael Whatley, former Republican National Committee Chairman and current candidate for US Senate in North Carolina, speaks during a visit to the Fort Bragg U.S. Army base on February 13, 2026 in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Trump visited the base to honor special forces involved in the military operation in Venezuela in early 2026. (Photo by Nathan Howard/Getty Images)

Overview

  • The Carolina Journal/Harper Poll of 600 likely GOP primary voters (Feb. 22–23; ±4%) shows Michael Whatley at 38% with Don Brown near 8% and 50% still undecided.
  • North Carolina's March 3 primary will choose the GOP nominee for an open U.S. Senate seat after Thom Tillis declined to run again, and early in-person voting ends Saturday.
  • President Donald Trump registers about 81% approval among these voters, and he has publicly endorsed Whatley on Truth Social.
  • Whatley’s support is strongest among very conservative voters (47%), self-identified Trump Republicans (53%), and voters aged 65 and older (52%).
  • Seventy-seven percent of respondents identify as MAGA, and Fox News ranks as the most influential news source, with cable news and social media the leading platforms for consumption.