A new poll shows the Democratic candidate in North Carolina’s Senate race holding a significant lead over his Republican opponent, with a double-digit advantage that surpasses the survey’s margin of error. The findings, released by a respected media partnership, suggest a widening gap in a closely watched contest. The results come as both campaigns prepare for the final stretch of the election, with the Democratic candidate’s momentum appearing to strengthen. Voters may be weighing key issues as the race tightens in one of the nation’s most competitive battlegrounds.


Former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) maintained a strong lead in the state’s Senate race in a new poll released Tuesday.  The WRAL/WSOC poll, which was conducted by SurveyUSA, found the Democrat with a 14-point advantage over former Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley. Cooper’s lead exceeded the survey’s margin of error and was...