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Cooper Leads in North Carolina Senate Race | Durham News
Roy Cooper holds a commanding 11-point lead over challenger Michael Whatley in North Carolina’s Senate race, according to a new Elon University poll — with Cooper at 53% and Whatley at 42% among likely voters. Cooper’s deep political roots and name recognition give him a major advantage, especially with independents, where he draws nearly half the vote compared to Whatley’s 22%. While party loyalty is strong — 93% of Democrats back Cooper, 84% of Republicans support Whatley — the real battle lies in persuading undecided voters. Despite confidence in election integrity, concerns about fraud…
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